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Gilma J Zepeda Fernanddez

Naples,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a CNA at Hospital Bendana, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient hygiene assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and fostering positive patient relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
Naples, FL
10.2017 - Current
  • Provided nurturing care for children in a safe and enriching environment.
  • Developed and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and nap routines.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in a home setting.
  • Supervised playtime to promote social skills and conflict resolution among children.
  • Organized age-appropriate learning materials and resources for varied developmental stages.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
  • Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children in my care.
  • Incorporate music into daily activities to promote creativity among the children.
  • Carry out daily routines including feeding, bathing and changing diapers of infants.
  • Administer medications according to parental instructions if needed.
  • Clean toys, equipment and areas used by the children on a regular basis.
  • Participate in community events related to early childhood education.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Ensure that all safety and hygiene standards are met at all times.
  • Supervise outdoor activities such as walks or playground visits ensuring safety at all times.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.

CNA

Hospital Bendana
San Pedro Sula, Cortes
09.2008 - 10.2017
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Participated in training new nursing assistants on best practices.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

CERARH - Norte
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
11-2016

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Electronic health records
  • Wound care assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Medical record tracking
  • Patient mobility support
  • Patient care and safety
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Medical terminology
  • Catheter care
  • Supply restocking
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Specimen collection
  • Drug administration
  • Infection control
  • Client documentation
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Patient feeding
  • Database administration
  • Collecting specimens
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient relations
  • Feeding assistance

Timeline

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
10.2017 - Current

CNA

Hospital Bendana
09.2008 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

CERARH - Norte
Gilma J Zepeda Fernanddez