Jose A Chocoteco
Alta Loma ,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Park Ave Wellness Healthcare, skilled in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships and advocating for patient needs, ensuring high-quality, ethical care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Ave Wellness Heathcare
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Colinas Post Acute
Ontario, CA
12.2021 - 2023
- Administered basic patient care, including assistance with mobility and daily living activities.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs to ensure ongoing assessment of health status.
- Assisted in maintaining patient hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing support.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare staff to address concerns and needs.
- Supported nutritional needs by assisting with meal preparation and feeding as required.
- Responded to patient call lights promptly to enhance comfort and safety.
- Implemented safety protocols to prevent infections and maintain a sterile environment.
- Maintained accurate medical records to ensure proper documentation of patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote independence and well-being.
- Conducted regular checks on patient environments to ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Assisted with mobility exercises to promote strength and coordination among patients.
- Engaged in ongoing training to improve skills in patient care and safety practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alta Loma High School
Alta Loma Ca Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake recording
- Infection control procedures
- CNA certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Ave Wellness Heathcare
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Colinas Post Acute
12.2021 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Alta Loma High School