Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Joanne Aguilar

Joanne Aguilar

Cna
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Vitas Hospice, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity through empathetic support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring optimal care for diverse patient populations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vitas Hospice
10.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Companion Hospice
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embrace Hospice
07.2017 - 03.2024

Provided Personal Hygiene Assisted with All daily activities,

  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Home Health
04.2000 - 07.2017
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.

Education

GED -

Fox Tech High School
San Antonio, TX
07-2010

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vitas Hospice
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Companion Hospice
06.2024 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Embrace Hospice
07.2017 - 03.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Home Health
04.2000 - 07.2017

GED -

Fox Tech High School