Dianela Rodriguez Garcia

CNA

Opus Care of South Florida

Miami, FL

04.2024 - Current

Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.