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ESMERALDA ROJAS

McAllen,TX

Summary

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SUMMARY Bi-lingual – speak fluent English and Spanish. Organized, compassionate, and results-driven Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent training in providing care to patients. Able to maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight. Competent in providing physical support to patients in order to help them with daily activities. Received my CNA training and Certificate from an accredited school.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Technician

DHR
Edinburg, TX
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
  • Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
  • Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.

Travel STNA

Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3810 Hale Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

STNA

Arbor Terrace Lakeway
300 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX 78738
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • 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.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Assistant Dance Instructor

Action Dance Studio
02.2018 - Current
  • Performed at Claytons events as a professional dancer
  • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained all facility equipment in good working order

Receptionist/Supervisor

Beauty Spot
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail
  • Coordinated salon inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
  • Oversaw inventory, monitored materials and supplies, and re-stocked

Personal Assistant/Receptionist

Macys
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Screened applicants via phone or in person to determine eligibility, mailing of applications or personally assisting in application completion when necessary, obtained confidential personal information, and run errands as requested

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Shipped/received, loaded/unloaded trucks, inventoried, organized warehouse and performed general maintenance
  • Manually stacked product onto pallets, moved pallets of finished product to frozen warehouse storage, picked route orders and maintained warehouse inventory
  • Attached identifying tags to containers
  • Verified computations against physical count of stock

Education

Basic EMT

Texas EMT Academy
1111 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78417

CNA Certification -

Smithwood Medical Institute
Houston, TX
2022

Completed State Approved Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) CPR/PBL Certifications -

High School Diploma -

Houston Community College
Columbus, Houston, OH, TX

Skills

  • TRAINING:
  • Knowledge of HIPPA Law
  • Patient Positioning
  • Assist Patients with Ambulation Male/Female
  • Understanding Incontinence Care
  • Obtaining/Charting Vital Signs
  • Qualified in Specimen Collection/Recording
  • Catheter & Perineal Care
  • Abides by OBRA
  • Law Range of Motion (ROM)
  • Talent in Feeding Assistance Specialist
  • Scene Assessments
  • Stabilization Procedures
  • First Aid
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Emergency Treatment Procedures
  • Emergency Response
  • Risk Prevention
  • Independent Thinking
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Languages

English Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Travel STNA

Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

ER Technician

DHR
04.2023 - 06.2023

STNA

Arbor Terrace Lakeway
01.2023 - 04.2023

Receptionist/Supervisor

Beauty Spot
04.2018 - 05.2018

Assistant Dance Instructor

Action Dance Studio
02.2018 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
01.2017 - 03.2017

Personal Assistant/Receptionist

Macys
08.2015 - 01.2017

Basic EMT

Texas EMT Academy

CNA Certification -

Smithwood Medical Institute

Completed State Approved Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) CPR/PBL Certifications -

High School Diploma -

Houston Community College
ESMERALDA ROJAS