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Cristina Castro

North Dartmouth,MA

Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at St. Luke's Hospital - ICU and Alden Court Nursing Home, I have demonstrated my ability to provide exceptional patient care and support. I am skilled in multitasking, effective time management, and have a strong understanding of medical terminology. With a diploma from Greater New Bedford Voc Tech, I am dedicated to continuous learning and expanding my skill set. I have been recognized for my hard work and have received certifications in HIPAA and CPR. My future goals include exploring various career paths within the medical field and utilizing my strong leadership and patient service skills to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Unit Coordinator /Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's Hospital Boise
New Bedford, MA
06.2022 - Current
  • Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
  • Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and doctors.
  • Prepared new patient files by entering demographic information into a computer system.
  • Greeted visitors and directed them to the proper area of the office.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
  • Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
  • Created spreadsheets and reports from data gathered from patient files.
  • Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  • Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
  • Provided customer service assistance to patients who had questions or concerns about their care plans.
  • Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
  • Backed up floor staff by keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
  • Oversaw patient unit, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding, and turning in bed.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following hospital protocols and assisting medical staff as needed.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls, providing information or taking messages as appropriate for efficient communication.

Home Health Caregiver

Private Duty
North Dartmouth, MA
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
  • Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
  • Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alden Court Nursing Home
Fairhaven, MA
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greater NB Regional Vocational High School
New Bedford
06-2022

Skills

  • EMR Updating
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Patient Registration
  • Supply Restocking
  • Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Safety Precautions
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Family support and assistance
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Patient Education
  • Unit reception
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Multi-tasking
  • Effective Communication
  • Adult CPR
  • HIPAA and OSHA regulations

Certification

  • CNA License
  • CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Certification

Languages

Portuguese
Full Professional

Timeline

Health Unit Coordinator /Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's Hospital Boise
06.2022 - Current

Home Health Caregiver

Private Duty
01.2022 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alden Court Nursing Home
05.2020 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Greater NB Regional Vocational High School

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