Jean Rivadeneira
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Atlantic Memorial Health Care Center, delivering compassionate patient care and ensuring safety through effective communication and infection control practices. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support, I enhanced patient satisfaction and promoted independence, contributing to a positive healing environment and seamless transitions in care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Atlantic Memorial Health Care Center
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
Physical Education Degree - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
José Martí
Cuba, NM06.2007
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
Certification
Certificate Nurse Assistant
Languages
English & Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Atlantic Memorial Health Care Center
Physical Education Degree - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
José Martí