Esmeralda Favela
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice CNA
Bloom Hospice
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Hospice CNA
CPHC
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and pulse rate of hospice patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided personal care and comfort to hospice patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or physician promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Home Health CNA
P.p.l.
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Gracia Hospice Care
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and pulse rate of hospice patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the comfort and safety of hospice patients such as changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Niwot High School
Niwot, CO05-2001
Skills
- Empathetic communication
- Patient mobility assistance
- Equipment condition assessment
- Health information documentation
- Care Plan Implementation
- Compassionate
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Patient Assessments
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- BSL
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice CNA
Bloom Hospice
03.2023 - Current
Home Health CNA
P.p.l.
02.2022 - 01.2023
Hospice CNA
CPHC
02.2021 - 03.2023
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Gracia Hospice Care
10.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Niwot High School
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