Cristina Vivas
Concord,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Influential member of the 9B Neuroscience patient care team. Providing optimum patient care on the Intermediate/Progressive unit, assisting in rehabilitation, pre- as well as post-op. and acute care settings. Utilizing strong clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations, transport of patients for testing and treat pre- + postoperative patients. Assist patients with activities of daily life • Assisting with pre-operative & post-operative care • Vital signs & patient monitoring • Extensive wound care • Assisted in lumbar puncture • ADL patient care & safety • ECG recordings • Lab draws • IV removal • Glucose evaluations • Patient transport • Supply restock • Rehabilitation exercises • Ensuring adequate patient hygiene • Efficient patient report • Fall risk escalation • I’s/O’s documentation • Catheter placement and removalI
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Island Veterans Home and Stay
Stony Brook, NY
03.2022 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bristal Assisted Living
Lake Grove , NY
01.2021 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Cashier
Walmart
Riverhead, NY
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Home Health Aide
Jzanus Home Care
Manorville, NY
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Long Island Education Opportunity Center
Farmingdale, NY12-2021
High School Diploma -
Center Moriches High School
Center Moriches, NY06-2021
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations Proper Use & Regulations of Medical Restraints Stroke Signs & Symptoms Myocardial Infarction Signs & Symptoms Dementia a& Alzheimer's Knowledge Withdrawal Signs Diabetic Requirements Proper I’s/O’s Documentation Wound Categorization Patient Hygiene De-escalation Techniques Combative Patient Safety Lab Draw Techniques Specific Hospital Code Training Infection Control Airborne Pathogen Safety PPE
- Basics Life Support Certified/CPR
- EKG
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Island Veterans Home and Stay
03.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bristal Assisted Living
01.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier
Walmart
03.2020 - 07.2021
Home Health Aide
Jzanus Home Care
08.2019 - 01.2021
Long Island Education Opportunity Center
High School Diploma -
Center Moriches High School
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