Drucila Rodriguez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant with extensive experience at Advance Dallas Hospital and Clinics, skilled in patient monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to support wound care and adhere to care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to teamwork and enhancing patient care through meticulous documentation and compassionate assistance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Advance Dallas Hospital and Clinics
- Current
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported issues to nursing staff.
- Documented care actions, vital signs, and physician orders.
- Assisted with physician-ordered procedures under registered nurse supervision.
- Supported nursing staff by adhering to established care plans.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including meal assistance.
CNA
Mission Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Took vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in Epic.
- Assisted with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by registered nurse.
- Supported registered nursing staff by following care plans.
CNA
Dallas Medical Center
November 2021 - November 2024
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including showers and transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugar levels, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates to nursing staff.
- Supported wound care procedures, including dressing changes and infection prevention measures.
- Collected and transported specimens to laboratory, maintaining chain of custody and specimen integrity.
- Facilitated patient transfers between Med Surgical floor and other departments, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
Medical Assistant
Valley Neighborhood Pediatric
McAllen, TX
07.2010 - 05.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
CNA -
Six RN’s
Edinburg, TX04.2018
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX05.2010
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
South Texas Vo- Tech
Weslaco, TX05.2010
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Patient transfer
- Assisting daily activities
- Wound care support
- Specimen collection
- Care plan adherence
- Effective communication
- Infection prevention
- Team collaboration
Timeline
CNA
Mission Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Valley Neighborhood Pediatric
07.2010 - 05.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
Advance Dallas Hospital and Clinics
- Current
CNA
Dallas Medical Center
November 2021 - November 2024
CNA -
Six RN’s
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
South Texas Vo- Tech