Jaime Contreras
Salem,OR
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant II with 6+ years working in a fast paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering medication, and providing assistance for acute and chronic care patients in a variety of settings, focused on exceeding patient expectations. Ability to respond effectively in emergencies, both physically and emotionally in dual languages. Respectful, personable, encouraging and motivating patients and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Oregon State Hospital
Salem, Oregon
11.2022 - Current
- Organized therapeutic activities for patients to promote engagement and socialization.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff to plan and implement recreational programs.
- Managed schedules for activities, ensuring timely execution and resource allocation.
- Documented patient participation in activities to track engagement levels effectively.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the activity program, making data-driven adjustments to improve participant satisfaction and engagement.
- Adapted activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of participants, including those with physical or cognitive limitations.
- Facilitated group activities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging social interaction among participants.
- Trained and supervised volunteers and junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality program delivery.
Mental Health Therapy Technician
Oregon State Hospital
Salem, OR
01.2015 - Current
- Observe and report patient behaviors on enhanced supervision
- Knowledge of suicide risk assessment, safety planning & therapeutic crisis intervention
- Understanding of different mental health processes for each patient to provide better service as part of their care plan.
- Serve as a Case Monitor for assigned patients, build rapport and help deescalate confrontational situations.
- Assist with seclusion and restraint processes, regulate safe, ethical & effective practices.
- Report patient’s independence and coping skills, assist them to understand their legal rights.
- Ability to move quickly and safely from one unit to another for additional assistance needed on emergency medical codes multiple times daily.
- Assist with planning and assigning daily work tasks.
- Assist with new staff orientation.
- Trained in Collaborative Problem Solving skills (CPS).
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrated Healthcare Solutions Agency
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked with multiple contracted facilities according to their daily staffing needs.
- Expected to maintain own transportation and insurance for travel to multiple locations to work.
- Worked with scheduled client following up with their care plan and provided limited assistance.
- Responsible for filling out time cards and getting signatures from assigned charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Avamere
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed a reputation as a highly responsive and effective team player.
- Flexibility to stay beyond work hours to assist with leg wrap procedures or other immediate services needed for patients.
- Noted by coworkers and patients as a client-centered CNA whom treats patients and their families with kindness and respect.
- Acquired a reputation among clients as a highly sought-after and excellent shaving barber.
- Handled monetary errands for clients by purchasing their personal items from outside vendors.
- Uphold ethical standards and declined offers of monetary compensation from patients whom were satisfied with services rendered.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Care
Forest Grove, OR
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Established a well-known rapport with clients and was often requested to personally provide services.
- Willingness to assist coworkers struggling to deliver caregiving and/or housekeeping services to clients.
- Answering and transferring incoming phone calls for clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare
Hillsboro, OR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Grew rapport with nurses by successfully completing client-centered tasks in an organized and timely fashion with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and willingness to assist colleagues with difficult tasks and situations.
- Implemented caregiving and housekeeping activities to patients with outstanding care.
- Established trust with clients for successful follow ups and resolutions with their concerns, including personal communications with other staff.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant 2 -
Cascade Medical School
Portland, ORCertified Nursing Assistant -
Caregiving Careers
Portland, ORSkills
- Documentation and charting
- Behavioral observation
- HIPPA and OSHA compliance
- Recognize and report abuse
- Provide safe and compassionate care
- Quick problem solver
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Work with minimal supervision
- Therapeutic activities
- Compliance documentation
- Patient communication
- Recreational coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Volunteer management
- Relationship management
- Disability awareness
- Music and entertainment coordination
- Resident support
- Inventory coordination
- Activities documentation
- Entertainment programming
- Multitasking capacity
- Excellent communication
- Resource allocation
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Written communication
- Inventory control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social media management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA 2), 12/01/12 - Present
- CPR, First Aid and BLS Certified
Timeline
Activities Coordinator
Oregon State Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapy Technician
Oregon State Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Integrated Healthcare Solutions Agency
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Avamere
01.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant 2 -
Cascade Medical School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Caregiving Careers