Destiny De Jesus
Watervliet
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Enhanced resident satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to foster a positive healing environment and support diverse patient needs with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
Guilderland, NY
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided compassionate care and support to residents, enhancing daily living activities.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' vital signs, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance patient care
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and facility policies.
- Engaged in continuous learning to improve skills and adapt to evolving patient needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
No Degree - Psychology And Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
- Valid state driver's license
- Condition monitoring
- Indirect patient care
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
CNA
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
09.2024 - 03.2026
No Degree - Psychology And Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University