Diana Reitz
Chaparral,NM
Summary
Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Certified Nursing Assistant offering almost 8 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA- Telemetry
Mountain View Regional Hospital
Las Cruces , NM
03.2023 - Current
CNA Operational
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Silver City, NM
11.2013 - 06.2022
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 62-bed long term care facility.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided basic care to over 15 patients per 12 hour shift by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and preparing meals.
- Attended to patients in [Number]-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected urine and stool samples to complete tests for patient, checking for changes that indicated potentially dangerous conditions.
Cook and Housekkeeper
Gateway Restaurant and Hotel
Hurley, NM
07.2011 - 11.2013
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
Anthony, NM05.2002
CNA -
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard05.2014
CPR Current -
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard, NM03.2020
Skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Collecting vital signs
- Respiratory equipment training
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient relations
- Able to lift 75 pounds
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Charting expertise
- Quality assurance controls
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Valid NM driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
CNA- Telemetry
Mountain View Regional Hospital
03.2023 - Current
CNA Operational
Fort Bayard Medical Center
11.2013 - 06.2022
Cook and Housekkeeper
Gateway Restaurant and Hotel
07.2011 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
CNA -
Fort Bayard Medical Center
CPR Current -
Fort Bayard Medical Center