Elizabeth Mendoza
Parlier
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at St Agnes Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering individualized support and implementing fall prevention measures to ensure patient safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
St Agnes Hospital
Fresno, CA
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care and observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans effectively.
- Participated in training sessions, enhancing knowledge of best practices in patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
St Mary’s Care Center
Fitchburg, WI
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Assisted in mobilizing patients, ensuring safety and comfort during transfers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sanger Charter School
Sanger Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
Languages
Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
St Agnes Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2025
CNA
St Mary’s Care Center
06.2013 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Sanger Charter School