Irasema Cordova
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at The Springs of Jonesboro, skilled in direct patient care and electronic charting. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Dedicated to promoting independence and providing emotional support to patients.
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA )
The Springs of Jonesboro
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure,
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in residents' conditions to healthcare team.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation efforts, promoting independence among residents.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA )
All Care Home Health Inc.
03.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling for patient appointments to improve access to care services.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamesa High School
Lamesa, TX05-2021
Certificate of Trade -
Northeastern College
Paragould, AR11-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Positioning patients
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA )
The Springs of Jonesboro
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA )
All Care Home Health Inc.
03.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lamesa High School
Certificate of Trade -
Northeastern College