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Heyni Benavides Quintanilla

Novato,CA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with proven expertise in compassionate caregiving and personal hygiene assistance, honed across roles at Smith Ranch Skills Nursing and other notable healthcare facilities. Achieved a significant reduction in patient accidents through vigilant care and effective communication, demonstrating a strong blend of emotional support and patient care skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private HHA

Clients: Richard and Lesbia Otte’ll
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Streamlined daily routines for clients with limited mobility by implementing efficient strategies customized to their specific abilities.

CNA/RNA

Smith Ranch Skills Nursing
02.2020 - 11.2022

I was hired as a on-call CNA and after 3 months I got a Full Time RNA. Which was my position for 2 years until 2022

HHA

Continuing Hospice’s
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • 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.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.

CNA/ RNA

Marin Post Acute
11.2017 - 11.2018

CNA/ RNA

San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center
10.2013 - 11.2017
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma - Accounting

Instituto Nacional De Santa Elena
El Salvador Central América
11.2002

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Toileting support
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Nutrition management
  • Recreational Activities
  • Transportation provision
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Mobility support
  • State Driver's License

Languages

Spanish and English speaking.
Elementary

Timeline

Private HHA

Clients: Richard and Lesbia Otte’ll
11.2022 - Current

HHA

Continuing Hospice’s
03.2020 - 05.2020

CNA/RNA

Smith Ranch Skills Nursing
02.2020 - 11.2022

CNA/ RNA

Marin Post Acute
11.2017 - 11.2018

CNA/ RNA

San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center
10.2013 - 11.2017

High School Diploma - Accounting

Instituto Nacional De Santa Elena
Heyni Benavides Quintanilla