Graciela Lugo
Bellingham,Washington
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in daily living assistance and personal care. Ensures HIPAA compliance and accurate patient record-keeping to maintain high care standards. Experienced in supporting physically challenged, bedridden, and memory-impaired patients, enhancing comfort and morale through social and emotional support. Expertise includes daily hygiene assistance, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Heath and Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
Bellingham, Washington
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Facilitated safe ambulation of patients using appropriate equipment to promote mobility and reduce fall risk.
- Assisted residents in walking to improve mobility and independence. with or without self-help devices.
- Supported patients in daily living tasks and personal care routines to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany At Silver Lake
Everett, Washington
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Bellingham, Washington
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise View Retirement/assisted Living & Rehabilitation/skilled Nursing
Everett, Washington
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Seattle Northgate
Seattle, Washington
06.2010 - 07.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the direction of physical therapists.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during patient care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Rehabilitation Center
Everett, Washington
04.2005 - 02.2015
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during patient care procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richard King High School
Corpus Christi, TX05-1985
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Ambulation assistance
- Bathing support
- Transfer techniques
- Safe transfer techniques
- Fluid intake management
- Nutritional assessment
- Nutritional support
- Catheter management
- Infection control procedures
- Safety protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient onboarding process
- Cognitive support techniques
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certification NC. 10090928
- Basic Life Support- BLS
- Care for Resident with Varying Dementias
- Understanding Trauma- informed care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Heath and Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
08.2021 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany At Silver Lake
02.2019 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise View Retirement/assisted Living & Rehabilitation/skilled Nursing
08.2018 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Seattle Northgate
06.2010 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Rehabilitation Center
04.2005 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Richard King High School