GALAXY PERALTA
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant for 12 years with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
North Carolina State Veterans Home
Fayetteville, NC
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Premier Women's Care, PLLC
Fayetteville, NC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Office Assistant
Hoke County Health Department
Raeford, NC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Care of Raeford
Raeford, NC
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Used mobility devices and Hoyer lifts equipment to transport patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare/ Orono Commons
Orono, ME
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, and heart rate
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Used mobility devices and Hoyer lifts equipment to transport patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
PennFoster College
Scottsdale, AZ 07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Penobscot Job Corps Center
11.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Nashua High School South
08.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understand medical procedures
- Trained in grooming, bathing assistance, and basic care needs
- Respiratory equipment training
- Calm and level headed under duress
- Housekeeping skills
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Quick problem solver
- Charting Knowledge
- EMR trained
- Microsoft Word, Internet, Excel, Power Point, Social Media
- HIPAA compliance
- Inventory and supply management
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Understands medical procedures
- Charting expertise
- Sterile technique
- Diagnostic procedures
- Restocking lab supplies
- Data entry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Patient scheduling
- Prior Authorization
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
PennFoster College
07.2023 - Current
CNA
North Carolina State Veterans Home
08.2022 - 02.2024
CNA
Premier Women's Care, PLLC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Office Assistant
Hoke County Health Department
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Care of Raeford
02.2019 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare/ Orono Commons
09.2015 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
Penobscot Job Corps Center
11.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Nashua High School South
08.2008 - 06.2012
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