Jessica Cruz
Garden City
Summary
Dedicated CNA and CMA with extensive experience at The Ranch House, excelling in patient mobility assistance and wound care. Proven ability to communicate compassionately with patients while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective medication management, enhancing patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA and CMA
The Ranch House
Garden City
05.2016 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient communication
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Feeding assistance
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNA and CMA
The Ranch House
05.2016 - Current
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