Katya Cordon
Brentwood
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certfied Nursing Assistant
Ross center for nursing and rehabilitation
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Personal Care Assistance:
Bathing: Help patients with showers, bed baths, or sponge baths.
Dressing: Assist with selecting appropriate clothing and dressing.
Grooming: Brush hair, shave patients, and maintain basic hygiene.
Toileting: Assist patients to the restroom or with bedpans, change adult briefs, and ensure perineal care. - Emotional and Social Support:
Provide companionship, offer comfort, listen to patient concerns, and maintain a positive, respectful attitude.
Westhampton Care Center
Lynn
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Mobility Support:
Transferring: Move patients between beds, wheelchairs, and exam tables using safe lifting techniques or equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts).
Ambulation: Help patients walk or use mobility aids.
Turning/Repositioning: Reposition bedridden patients every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers. - Monitoring and Reporting:
Vital Signs: Measure and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation.
Input and Output Tracking: Record food and fluid intake as well as urinary or bowel output.
Observation: Monitor for changes in patient behavior or condition and report to nurses or physicians. - Nutrition and Hydration:
Feeding Assistance: Help patients eat, especially those with limited mobility or swallowing difficulties.
Meal Prep/Service: Deliver meal trays, assist with dietary needs and preferences. - Environmental Maintenance:
Linen Changes: Replace bedding and keep patient areas clean.
Sanitation: Ensure equipment and rooms are disinfected according to protocols.
Endoscopy Technician
Northeast Endoscopy
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in patient preparation by ensuring comfort and explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by thoroughly sanitizing equipment and workspaces.
- Coordinated with medical staff to optimize procedure schedules and enhance patient flow efficiency.
- Monitored patients post-procedure, recording vital signs and observing for any complications.
- Prepared and sterilized endoscopic instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to address concerns and provide updates.
- Documented procedural details and patient responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Handled the setup and breakdown of endoscopy suites for various procedures, ensuring all equipment was in place.
- Assisted with inventory management by tracking supply levels and reporting shortages promptly.
- Provided support during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilized specialized knowledge of endoscopic technology to enhance procedural efficiency and safety.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Care
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing And Healthcare
Long Island School of Health Careers
Deer Park, NY01-2023
Skills
- Delivered personalized care and support to enhance client well-being
- Conducted comprehensive monitoring of vital signs to ensure patient safety
- Facilitated patient mobility support to enhance recovery and independence
- Facilitated nutritional support initiatives to enhance overall health outcomes
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
Certfied Nursing Assistant
Ross center for nursing and rehabilitation
02.2025 - 10.2025
Endoscopy Technician
Northeast Endoscopy
04.2023 - 04.2024
Medical Assistant
Digestive Disease Care
03.2023 - 04.2024
Westhampton Care Center
Lynn
02.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma - Nursing And Healthcare
Long Island School of Health Careers