Cynthia Silva
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant known for strong communication and reliability. Experienced in assisting with daily living activities and implementing care plans, ensuring high-quality patient support and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Switch Health Care
Pueblo, Colorado
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HealthStaff
Pueblo, Colorado
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Patient Care Technician
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Pueblo, Colorado
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for smooth transitions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards rigorously.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
Pueblo, Colorado
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for patient use.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and care plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation.
- Implemented infection control protocols during treatment sessions.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Registered Medical Assistant
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, Colorado
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and scheduled follow-up visits as needed.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintained clinical records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and inquiries.
- Educated patients on medication usage and health management practices.
- Collected and processed patient specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured cleanliness in examination rooms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Aurora, CO05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Beo Personal Health Care
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control protocols
- EHR documentation management
- Care plan implementation
- Patient relationship management
Certification
Registered Medical Assistant with AMT
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Switch Health Care
05.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
01.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
HealthStaff
01.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Parkview Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Beo Personal Health Care