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Elizabeth Lopez

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Brickyard Healthcare, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Leveraged compassionate support and medical terminology knowledge to enhance patient wellbeing and safety. Demonstrated a commitment to healthcare ethics and patient-focused care, significantly reducing fall incidents and improving patient comfort.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brickyard Healthcare
12.2012 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Instructional Assistant

Portage Township Schools
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Assistant

Golden Living Center
Valparaiso, IN
12.2012

Phlebotomy

Ivy Tech
Gary Indiana
05.2003

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Safety Precautions
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • End of life care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Geriatric Care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Patient Management
  • CNA Certification

Additional Information

I am a detail orientated person. I have excellent time management skills. I learn new skills quickly and I am always looking forward to learning new things.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Portage Township Schools
09.2021 - 05.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brickyard Healthcare
12.2012 - Current

No Degree - Nursing Assistant

Golden Living Center

Phlebotomy

Ivy Tech
Elizabeth Lopez