Iris Castro
Hollywood,Florida
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with 4 years experience Spanish/English speaker recently obtained Patient Care certification and professionally trained to ensure high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
PSI Staffing Solutions Inc
Boynton Beach, FL
03.2018 - Current
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
Home Health Aide
Catalano's Nurses Registry
Hialeah, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- Extensive experience working in homes with adults.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Home Health Aide
Private
North Miami Beach, FL
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
IFEM
Quibdo Colombia 1994
Home Health Aide
Delray Medical Trainig
Delray Beach, FL2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollywood Career Institute
Hollywood, FL2017
Patient Care Tecnician
Hollywood Career Institute
Hollywood, FL2018
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Committed team player
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in Portuguese
Timeline
CNA
PSI Staffing Solutions Inc
03.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
Catalano's Nurses Registry
08.2016 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private
04.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
IFEM
Home Health Aide
Delray Medical Trainig
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollywood Career Institute
Patient Care Tecnician
Hollywood Career Institute
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