Elvin Cordova
Allentown,PA
Summary
Certified Nurse Assistant with over 20 years offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
ESHYFT
Newark, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Staffing
Allentown , PA
03.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Sherpherd Raker
Allentown, PA
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted residents with their daily activities (ADLs) including social programs and meals.
- Helped maintain a high standard of care for residents by answering call lights and monitoring behavior for signs of progress or regress.
- Contributed to the care of the ward by recording information on charts to communicate with all medical team members.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lehigh Center
Macungie, PA
07.2003 - 12.2017
- Assisted residents with their daily activities (ADLs) including social programs and meals.
- Helped maintain a high standard of care for residents by answering call lights and monitoring behavior for signs of progress or regress.
- Contributed to the care of the ward by recording information on charts to communicate with all medical team members.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Brook Nursing Home
Allentown, PA
03.1999 - 07.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Certificate -
Certified Nursing Assistant
08.1999
High School Diploma -
WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Allentown, PAgraduate -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Vital Signs Collection
- Emotional and Social Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
ESHYFT
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Staffing
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Sherpherd Raker
01.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lehigh Center
07.2003 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Brook Nursing Home
03.1999 - 07.2003
Certificate -
Certified Nursing Assistant
High School Diploma -
WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL