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Henry Ballesteros

FL

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. 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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCR MANOR CARE
Sarasota, FL
11.2005 - Current
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

High School Diploma -

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
LIMA-PERU
12.1980

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Observing Responses
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Quality Assurance
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Reliable Team Player
  • Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
  • Feeding Assistance Expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Colostomy Care
  • CPR Certification
  • Feeding Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Ambulation Assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCR MANOR CARE
11.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Henry Ballesteros