Destiny Santiago
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
09.2017 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda, FL05-2012
Skills
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient Care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Bedside manner
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CNA license
BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
CNA license
BLS
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