Yodalys Lopez
Certified Nursing Assistant/caregiver
Camden,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marys Rehabilitation Center
Cherry Hill, NJ
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, transferring from bed to wheelchair/vice versa, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques.
- reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor/unit manager or charge nurse
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mt. Laurel Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Mt. Laurel, NJ
11.2012 - 07.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observation, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medford Care Center
Medford, NJ
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Prism Career Institute
Cherry Hill, NJ 09.2021 - Current
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Allied Health Career Institute
Camden, NJ 07.2011 - 10.2011
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Omega Institute
Pennsauken, NJ 08.2009 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Camden, NJ 09.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
Transporting patients
Observing responses
Feeding assistance
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Recording vital signs
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate
Supporting personal needs
Compassionate caregiver
Efficient and reliable team player
Organized
Bilingual
Measuring bodily fluids
Responding to emergencies
BLS certified
BLS certifed
Timeline
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Prism Career Institute
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marys Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mt. Laurel Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
11.2012 - 07.2017
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Allied Health Career Institute
07.2011 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medford Care Center
10.2010 - 08.2012
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Omega Institute
08.2009 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
09.2006 - 06.2009