Janet Cruz
Humble,TX
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
1 CHOICE HOME HEATH
Fayetteville, AR
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Medical Assistant
UHP
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
CNA
PRN Medical Staffing
Fayetteville, AR
02.2008 - 11.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Medical Extern
Airline medical clinicc
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient care activities, such as taking vital signs and administering injections.
- Performed basic medical procedures, including drawing blood, setting up IVs, and assisting with minor surgeries.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Analyzed test results to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients.
Cashier
Walmart
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
Education
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
Houston, TX02-2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Houston, TX01-2019
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Professional
SPANISH
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
1 CHOICE HOME HEATH
03.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Extern
Airline medical clinicc
06.2019 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
UHP
02.2019 - 11.2020
Cashier
Walmart
03.2018 - 02.2019
CNA
PRN Medical Staffing
02.2008 - 11.2020
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School