DARREN MOLINA
Pearl City,HI
Summary
RESPONSIBLE,RELIABLE, CONSISTENT, VERY HARDWORK,GREAT ATTENDANCE
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
HAWAII HOMELESS HEALTHCARE HUI
04.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Institute For Human Services
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis.
- Collaborated with other university staff and faculty to provide holistic and comprehensive student experience.
- Developed and implemented programs, study groups and mentoring to promote student success.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
AIEA HIGH SCHOOL
98-1276 ULUNE ST05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Documenting Behaviors
- Transporting Patients
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient-Focused Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Observing Responses
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Wound Care Specialist
- Case Management
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Shared Governance
- Feeding Assistance Expert
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Adaptable
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Preparing Meals
- Trustworthy Companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Reliable Team Player
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Management
- Activity Planning
- Database Administration
- Outpatient Care
- Responding to Emergencies
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Reliable Transportation
- Valid [State] Driver's License
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Relationship Building
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Meal Planning
- Light Housekeeping
- Maintaining Privacy
- Compassionate
Timeline
CNA
HAWAII HOMELESS HEALTHCARE HUI
04.2021 - Current
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Institute For Human Services
05.2019 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
AIEA HIGH SCHOOL