Dulce Castro
Cranston
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in vital signs monitoring, personal hygiene assistance, and patient mobility. Committed to delivering compassionate care and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roger Williams Hospital
Providence
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Aided in the mobility of patients using proper lifting techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morgan Health Center
Johnston
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Aided in the mobility of patients using proper lifting techniques.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifetime Medical
Pawtucket
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Aided in the mobility of patients using proper lifting techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
CCRI
Providence, RI 09.2008 - 07.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Training
Metacomet Medical
Bristol , RI 10.2000 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Johnson And Wales
Providence, RI 09.1995 - 12.1997
Colegio Claret
Dominican Republic , Santo Domingo Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient mobility support
- Electronic health records
Certification
- BLS certification CPR certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roger Williams Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morgan Health Center
08.2012 - 09.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
CCRI
09.2008 - 07.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifetime Medical
02.2007 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Training
Metacomet Medical
10.2000 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Johnson And Wales
09.1995 - 12.1997
Colegio Claret