Diana Zavala
Certified nursing assistant
1338 Clinton ave berwyn ,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and Alzheimer's care, honed across roles at Lee Health Skilled Nursing Facility and other notable healthcare providers. A reliable team player, I've enhanced patient satisfaction and safety, leveraging skills in CPR and effective communication to improve care outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2024 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Village
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout night shifts.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hope Pace Adult Day Care
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Social and recreational activities .
- Fitness class.
- Personal cares, or helping with activities of daily living.
- Transportaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Home Health Aide
Personal Home Care
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Education
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistant
Zeal Technical Institute
3434 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Nort Fort Myers Fl 3390309.2021
High School Diploma -
Hebrom
El Salvador 12.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Patient Lifting
- Colostomy Care
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- EKG
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- EKG
- HHA
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Village
05.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hope Pace Adult Day Care
03.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
11.2021 - 04.2022
Home Health Aide
Personal Home Care
10.2017 - 02.2018
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- EKG
- HHA
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistant
Zeal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Hebrom
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