Jose Orizaba Flores
Spring Valley,California
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in supporting chronically ill patients through daily living activities and household tasks. Proficient in long-term care and outpatient settings, with a focus on patient-centered care. Demonstrates strong technical skills in healthcare software and applications, ensuring efficient and effective patient management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Kearny Mesa Convalescent & Nursing Home
Claremont, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
CNA
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Caregiver
CareLinx
Spring Valley, California
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
Spring Valley, California
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Dietary Aide
Kindred Hospital
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Operated cash register efficiently, making correct customer change and performing cash and receipt reconciliation.
- Analyzed clinical and dietary histories to determine patients' nutritional needs and design effective dietary intervention strategies.
- Checked and updated diet orders via computer database.
- Received, stored and distributed food and supplies promptly, checking orders for accuracy.
Education
Nurse Assistant -
San Diego Medical College
Lakeside, CA10.2022
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater High School
National City, CA06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Health and Fitness
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Patient Relations
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Bedsore Prevention
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Assistance
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Helping With Medication
- Electronic medical records
- Complex Problem-solving
- Colostomy care
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA License
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
Timeline
CNA
Kearny Mesa Convalescent & Nursing Home
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Paradise Valley Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
Caregiver
CareLinx
08.2022 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
06.2021 - 07.2022
Dietary Aide
Kindred Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2021
Nurse Assistant -
San Diego Medical College
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health and Fitness
Southwestern Community College