DAERENE MARTINEZ
Longmont,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate, dedicated CNA, seeking a position that values the quality of care for all patients. BLS certified with over 20 years of healthcare experience. Highly motivated to provide compassionate care to those in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA Coordinator
McIntosh Care and Rehabilitation Center
Longmont , Colorado
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Coordinated daily CNA schedules and staff assignments.
- Assisted in training new nursing assistants on best practices and protocols.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare teams and family members regarding patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in recruitment efforts for qualified candidates as needed.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures
- Developed workflows to streamline operations within the nursing team for efficiency.
- Addressed staff disputes to foster teamwork. between staff members as needed.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families related to CNA care.
- Supervised daily activities of CNAs, including monitoring work performance.
- Created educational materials on topics relevant to CNA responsibilities.
- Conducted regular evaluations of CNAs to identify areas of improvement or additional training needs.
- Coordinated scheduling for CNAs, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Provided orientation and training to new CNAs.
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Lutheran Medical Center- SCL Health
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Handled incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Hospice CNA
Phylli's Homecare
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assist with comfort care needs for hospice patient.
- Chart all patients' vitals during 12hr shift
- Assist hospice RN with all transfer needs
- Prepare meals (AM/PM)
- Assist with all toiletry needs
- Measure and record all patient's I's and O's
- Schedule therapy appointments
- Order supplies
- Assist management with scheduling request
- Report directly to hospice RN for any changes to patients care
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, such as; Peri care, change linens, dental hygiene, range of motion, assist with toilet needs, reposition patient, bathing patient
- Light house cleaning
- Answer call light
Cardiac Unit/Tele- Unit Secretary/CNA
Centura Health
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Providing care according to the patients plan of care
- Take and record patients vitals
- Update daily RN work assignments
- Transfer patients from ER to TELE floor
- Answer call lights
- Report all patient changes to nursing supervisor
- Assist with all patient care needs
- Order supplies
- Set up rooms for all transferred patients, blood pressure monitor, suction equipment, telemetry boxes, and supplies.
- Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging patient
Certified Nurse Assistant- PRN
BrightStar Home Health
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Providing care according to the patients plan of care
- Report all patient changes to nursing supervisor
- Assist with all bathing needs and toiletry needs
- Assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, shopping, outdoor activities.
- Transport to doctor appointments
- Take and record vital signs
- Make meals according to dietary plan
- Chart patients' vitals, input, and output (I's and O's) on required flow Sheets
Certified Nurse Assistant- PRN
MGA Home Health Care
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare G-J tube feedings for pediatric patient
- Assist with safe and appropriate delegated patient care tasks which are directly supervised by a RN
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living; Peri care, change linens, dental hygiene, range of motion, assist with toilet needs, reposition patient, bathing patient
- Record activities of daily living into flow sheet using KanTime
- Responsible for taking accurate blood pressure
- Responsible for blood sugar checks for patient
- Set up rooms for all transferred patients; BP monitor, suction equipment
- Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging patient
- Report patient's status changes and needs to RN accurately and in a timely manner
Rehab Tech/Unit Secretary
Craig Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide personal direct care for patients with TBI's and SCI's
- Document patients' vitals in EPIC and update flow sheets
- Transcribe physician orders
- Schedule patient's radiology needs; MRI, CT's, and Ultrasound
- Utilizing a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrate initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs.
- Assist with the patient dining process by serving meals/feeding.
- Instructs patients in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living to provide skill practice including but not limited to bathing, dressing and daily grooming activities.
- Support the plan of care by carrying out and recording specific nursing care procedures such as bowel program procedures, emptying catheter, measuring and recording intake and output, measuring weight gain or loss.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to all patients.
- Respect patient's privacy and confidentiality with every interaction as per HIPAA Regulations
- Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given.
- Document information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms and in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
Home health-CNA
Pediatric Services of America
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepare G-J tube feedings for pediatric patient
- Assist with safe and appropriate delegated patient care tasks which are directly supervised by a RN
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living; Peri care, change linens, dental hygiene, range of motion, assist with toilet needs, reposition patient, bathing patient
- Record activities of daily living into flow sheet using KanTime
- Responsible for taking accurate blood pressure
- Responsible for blood sugar checks for patient
- Set up rooms for all transferred patients; blood pressure monitor, suction Equipment
- Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging patient
- Report patient's status changes and needs to RN accurately and in a timely manner
CNA/Unit Secretary-PRN
Portere Adventist Hospital
Denver, CO
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided support to patients in emotional and social interactions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO08-2021
CNA Certificate -
Compass Nursing Arts
Lafayette, CO06-2017
GED - 2001
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, CO10-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Staff scheduling
- Infection control
- CNA training
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
CNA Coordinator
McIntosh Care and Rehabilitation Center
12.2025 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Lutheran Medical Center- SCL Health
09.2021 - 02.2022
Hospice CNA
Phylli's Homecare
09.2020 - 06.2021
Cardiac Unit/Tele- Unit Secretary/CNA
Centura Health
06.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant- PRN
BrightStar Home Health
03.2020 - 06.2020
Rehab Tech/Unit Secretary
Craig Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant- PRN
MGA Home Health Care
06.2019 - 01.2020
Home health-CNA
Pediatric Services of America
04.2018 - 05.2019
CNA/Unit Secretary-PRN
Portere Adventist Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Denver
CNA Certificate -
Compass Nursing Arts
GED - 2001
Emily Griffith Opportunity School