Cynthia Cruz
Yonkers
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
PCA, Patient Care Assistant
Home Health Care Agencies
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Helped clients with laundry, meal preparation, and other duties
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families, as well as instruction in healthy meal preparation, independent living, and disability or illness adaptation
- Kept track of my clients' progress and reported any necessary changes
- Improved my medication knowledge and medical terminology skills through consistent research and continuing education
- Keep all information about patients, families, and staff completely confidential
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers
- Delivered high-quality care to dementia patients in assisted living facility
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks
Child Caregiver
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Devised and implemented a variety of educational strategies to promote growth
- Was in charge of ensuring the safety and security of all children in my care
- Planned group activities to help children improve their socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Taught social, communicative, and problem-solving skills to children individually and in groups
- Created lessons and activities to help children develop physically and emotionally
Education
GED -
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
11-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY01-2023
Skills
- Critical care
- Client documentation
- Organization
- Cleaning techniques
- Confidentiality
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Hospice
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
PCA, Patient Care Assistant
Home Health Care Agencies
03.2022 - 08.2024
Child Caregiver
01.2018 - 12.2022
GED -
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Westchester Community College
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