Johana Banales
290 Main St Fillmore,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Greenfield Care Center Of Fillmore, adept at delivering high-quality patient care and monitoring vital signs. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective problem-solving. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and promoting infection control practices while fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Greenfield Care Center Of Fillmore
Fillmore
05.2012 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Complicated LVN Program - Nursing
Career Care Institute Of Oxnard
2051 Solar Dr #100, Oxnard, CA 9303607.2022
CNA License - Nursing
Career Education Center
465 Horizon Cir, Camarillo, CA 9301009.2012
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High School
555 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA 9301506.2012
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Medication assistance
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Supporting personal needs
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Valid state driver's license
Certification
BSL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Greenfield Care Center Of Fillmore
05.2012 - 06.2019
Complicated LVN Program - Nursing
Career Care Institute Of Oxnard
CNA License - Nursing
Career Education Center
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High School