Hector Zarate
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication, ensuring comfort and safety while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Committed to fostering a positive healing environment for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX
01.2023 - 12.2023
- TX Assisted with daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported nursing staff in monitoring vital signs and documenting patient progress.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a hygienic environment.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and companionship during care routines.
- Followed safety protocols and infection control measures to protect patients and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care strategies and workflows.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in responsibilities.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in caregiving techniques and best practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
Environmental Specialist
Little Angels Child Care and Nursing Center
Brownsville Tx
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted environmental assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implemented waste management strategies to promote sustainable practices within the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.
- Prepared reports on environmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
- Improved company compliance with environmental regulations through regular audits and evaluations of operations.
- Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and identifying potential hazards.
- Prevented fines or penalties by proactively addressing non-compliance issues identified during regulatory inspections or internal audits.
- Developed comprehensive waste management plans to minimize environmental impact and reduce disposal costs.
- Contributed to the development of corporate sustainability goals, integrating environmentally conscious practices into daily operations.
- Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
- Ensured proper hazardous waste storage and disposal procedures were followed according to federal guidelines.
- Evaluated potential hazards related to chemicals and materials used in child care settings.
- Managed the remediation process for contaminated sites, restoring them to safe conditions for future use.
CNA
Foxhollow Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX
12.2019 - 09.2022
Education
Vocational - Medication Aide
J&r Trainings
San Benito Tx02.2021
Cna - Patient Lab Technician
Valley Grande Institute of Medical Technologies
Weslaco, TX06.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
- Valid state driver's license
Timeline
CNA
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Environmental Specialist
Little Angels Child Care and Nursing Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
CNA
Foxhollow Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 09.2022
Vocational - Medication Aide
J&r Trainings
Cna - Patient Lab Technician
Valley Grande Institute of Medical Technologies