Guadalupe Andrade
Madera,CA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palms Care Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Cashier
Smart N Final
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Studio City Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Nurse Assistant -
SISU CARE
Fresno, CA05-2024
Nurse Assistant -
St Jude Private School
Van Nuys, CA04-2014
GED -
Parkridge Private School
Long Beach, CA06-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palms Care Center
08.2024 - Current
Cashier
Smart N Final
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Studio City Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 12.2020
Nurse Assistant -
SISU CARE
Nurse Assistant -
St Jude Private School
GED -
Parkridge Private School
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