JANET NORIEGA
Yuma,Az
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, reducing fall incidents through proactive measures. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering positive relationships, ensuring dignity and emotional support for patients during challenging times.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
Omaha, NE
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
Yuma, AZ
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm View Rehabilitation And Care
Yuma, AZ
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZSkills
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
06.2019 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm View Rehabilitation And Care
07.2015 - 10.2016
No Degree -
Arizona Western College