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Dayana Portillo

Dorchester,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 3+ years of hands-on experience providing exceptional patient care in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. Skilled in assisting patients with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, bringing strong communication, critical thinking, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Newburyport, MA
02.2022 - Current
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to residents in rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
  • Safely transfer and reposition residents using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and other assistive equipment.
  • Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or safety concerns to licensed nursing staff.
  • Assist with physical and occupational therapy by supporting residents during exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation activities.
  • Answer call lights promptly and respond to residents' physical and emotional needs with compassion and professionalism.
  • Complete accurate electronic documentation while following HIPAA, infection prevention, and facility safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support individualized care plans and promote positive patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Boston
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School
Haverhill, MA
05-2024

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
  • Patient Transfers & Mobility Assistance
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Observation & Condition Reporting
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Certification

  • Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • CPR/BLS Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
02.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Boston

High School Diploma -

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School
Dayana Portillo