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Crystal Mendoza

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Mountains Community Hosptial
Lake Arrowhead, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate daily living activities for patients.
  • Answer patients call signals and signal lights to determine patients needs.
  • Assist with the ambulation of patients, utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Conduct routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
  • Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documents information in patient charts, and communicates status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Performs housekeeping duties, such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms, when necessary.
  • Reports changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Safeguards patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Maintains update knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Caregiver

Raincross Riverside
Riverside, CA
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

Education

CNA

Colton-Redlands-Yucapia Regional Occupational
Redlands, CA
06-2024

BLS

American Heart Association
Riverside
03-2024

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Clinical documentation
  • Wound care
  • Conflict resolution
  • Basic life support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassion and empathy
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Mountains Community Hosptial
08.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Raincross Riverside
07.2020 - 03.2022

CNA

Colton-Redlands-Yucapia Regional Occupational

BLS

American Heart Association
Crystal Mendoza