Cynthia Garcia
Marana,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with complex medical needs, providing exceptional social and emotional support, and maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through diligent assistance with daily living activities and efficient collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
Tucson, Arizona
07.2009 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and equipment.
- Supported residents in mobility and rehabilitation exercises as directed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during care processes.
- Educated residents on health management and wellness practices effectively.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Protected patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations and confidentiality protocols. with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Life Rehabilitation
Tucson
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Certified nurse assistant volunteer
Northwest Hospital Center
Tucson, Az
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 05.2005 - 12.2007
Certified Nurse Assistant And Caregiver - Certified Nurse Assistant
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 07.2005 - 12.2006
Marana High School
Tucson, AzSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Care plan collaboration
- Health education
- Emotional support
- Safety compliance
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- Condition monitoring
- Catheter change and preparation
- Healthcare ethics
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Intake recording
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Activity planning
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Documentation accuracy
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Indirect patient care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Observing responses
- Monitoring fluids
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Assisted mobility techniques
- Compassionate care
- Documenting behaviors
- Reliable team player
- Colostomy care
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient management
- Adaptable
- Admitting support
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Quick problem solver
- Toileting assistance
- Medical terminology
- Feeding assistance
- Patient lifting
- Outpatient care
- Positioning patients
- Helping with medication
- End-of-life care
- Inpatient care
- Reliable transportation
- Bathing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Conducting intakes
- Bedside manner
- Urinary catheter care
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient care
- Trustworthy companion
- Collecting specimens
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessments
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Nurse assistant in 2006- present. Caregiver 2006-present.
Accomplishments
- Received the President award at Splendido in 2018.
Affiliations
- Team leader
- Communication skills
- Balance high pace working environment
- Very positive attitude
- Helpful
- Willing to learn and adapt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
07.2009 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Life Rehabilitation
04.2006 - 06.2009
Certified Nurse Assistant And Caregiver - Certified Nurse Assistant
Pima Community College
07.2005 - 12.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Pima Community College
05.2005 - 12.2007
Certified nurse assistant volunteer
Northwest Hospital Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Marana High School