Damaris Olmeda
Rochester,NY
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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thompson Hospital Continuing Care Center
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All American Health Care Agency
07.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Patient Observer
Rochester General Hospital/Nurse Core Agency
06.2003 - 09.2020
- Assist with helping nurse staff, exercise all duties of all patient
- Respect all aspect of confidentiality with behavioral health patients
- Behavior and continuous, consistent direct visual surveillance for assigned patients take direction from medical staff and report.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tradition In Caring
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted patient with ADL [such as eating, bathing and toileting in long-term are facility
- Monitored patient condition and symptom and reported changes to RN as needed
- Supported medical procedures by providing equipment and positioning patients
- Ensured safe transfer of patient between bed and wheelchairs
Certified Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurse Services(Private Duty)
02.1996 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies
- Provided assistance with daily grooming and bathing activities
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
Master of Liberal Arts -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYHigh School Diploma -
Oakcrest High School
Mays Landing, NJ06.1994
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient Mobility Support
- Consistent Follow Through
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Observation Documentation
- Quality Patient Care
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Infection Control Procedures
- Transporting patients
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thompson Hospital Continuing Care Center
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
All American Health Care Agency
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tradition In Caring
08.2017 - 04.2020
Patient Observer
Rochester General Hospital/Nurse Core Agency
06.2003 - 09.2020
Certified Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurse Services(Private Duty)
02.1996 - 02.2020
Master of Liberal Arts -
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Oakcrest High School
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