Karina Alvarenga
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
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. Experienced CNA with over 8 years of experience in Healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Charlottesville Health And Rehab
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 13 patient rooms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2015
Skills
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- Observation Documentation
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Nutrition and Diet
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Collection
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Transporting Patients
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Responding to Emergency
- Documenting Behaviors
- Preparing Meals
- Oral Hygiene
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Observing Responses
- Monitoring Fluids
- Universal Precautions
- CNA Certification
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Patient Feeding
- Documenting Activities
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Bed Transfers
- Catheter Care
- Assisted Living
- Memory Improvement
- Patient Vital Taking
- Biohazard Disposal
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- ADLs Assistance
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Consistent Follow Through
- Care Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA - Charlottesville Health And Rehab
02.2020 - 11.2022
Herndon High School - High School Diploma,
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