Cynthia Muniz
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Approachable Hospice Aide dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills. Energetic individual remaining poised and composed in all types of stressful situations. Smart and dedicated Hospice Aide handling multiple tasks independently while assisting patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Hospice Aide
Paloma Hospice
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Worked with RN's to complete daily visits and assists with any treatments
Hospice Aide
Holy Savior Hospice
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
07.2015 - 02.2017
Education
Certification - Billing And Coding Specialist
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX07.2021
Certified Medication Aide - Medication Aide
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2014
Certified Nursing Aide - CNA
Advanced Medical Training And Technology. Inc.
San Antonio, TX03.2010
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Surgical Preparation
- Linen Replacements
- Needs Determination
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Experience with Consolo Services
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- Billing and Coding Specialist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Paloma Hospice
03.2018 - 09.2020
Hospice Aide
Holy Savior Hospice
03.2017 - 03.2018
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
07.2015 - Current
Hospice Aide
Heart To Heart Hospice
07.2015 - 02.2017
Certification - Billing And Coding Specialist
University of The Incarnate Word
Certified Medication Aide - Medication Aide
University of The Incarnate Word
Certified Nursing Aide - CNA
Advanced Medical Training And Technology. Inc.