Josefina A. Montalvo
Eagle Pass,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Skilled in electronic charting and dedicated to maintaining a safe, dignified environment for all patients.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments in compliance with health standards.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing overall well-being during recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- 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.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Bachilleres 18 Marzo
Salamanca, Guanajuato MexicoNo Degree - Odontologia (Dentistry)
Universidad Quetzalcoati S. C.
Salamanca, Guanajuato, MexicoSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Transporting patients
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient relations
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Reliable transportation
- Quality assurance
- Activity coordination
- CNA certification
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Bachilleres 18 Marzo
No Degree - Odontologia (Dentistry)
Universidad Quetzalcoati S. C.