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Hilda Mendez-Vasquez

Des Moines

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at VA Hospital, excelling in personal hygiene support and medical record tracking. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while effectively monitoring vital signs. Adept at fostering positive relationships with patients and families, ensuring high-quality care delivery in challenging environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

VA Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Nursing Assistant

Suncrest Hospice
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Iowa Home Care LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Administrative Assistant

Jani King
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley View Village
10.2016 - 02.2020
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dowling Catholic High School
West Des Moines, IA
05-2016

Skills

  • Personal hygiene support
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Linen management
  • Medical record tracking

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

VA Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Suncrest Hospice
03.2021 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Iowa Home Care LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021

Administrative Assistant

Jani King
02.2020 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley View Village
10.2016 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Dowling Catholic High School

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