KIARA NUNEZ-VELASQUEZ
Woodbury Heights
Westbury,NY
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Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
My goal in healthcare is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people I serve. I value compassionate care, safety, dignity, and teamwork. My CNA and direct-support experience has strengthened my ability to provide attentive, dependable, person-centered care while communicating effectively with the healthcare team. I am committed to continuing my education and building the clinical skills needed to grow as a healthcare professional.
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with hands-on experience providing safe, respectful, person-centered care. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, personal hygiene, mobility and transfers, feeding assistance, patient observation, infection prevention, and accurate documentation. Experienced in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and working collaboratively with nurses, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Work History
Medical Case Worker / Direct Support Professional
2 Years- Delivered compassionate care and support to enhance quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Administered medications according to physician and agency guidelines.
- Monitored health status and accurately documented changes.
- Monitored health status and documented changes to ensure timely intervention and optimal care.
- Prepared nutritious meals and promoted independence while prioritizing safety.
- Collaborated with nurses, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
2 Months- Provided compassionate, person-centered care while maintaining residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, ensuring dignity and comfort during bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs and promptly reported significant changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and use of mobility equipment according to care plans and facility procedures.
- Provided feeding and meal assistance while following individual dietary needs and safety precautions.
- Repositioned residents regularly to enhance comfort and maintain skin integrity, contributing to pressure-injury prevention.
- Maintained clean and sanitary patient-care areas and followed infection-prevention and standard precautions.
- Monitored residents’ physical and emotional needs, effectively communicating changes and concerns to nursing staff and care team.
- Completed required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient Care & Safety
Daily living activities
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
Mobility & Transfer Assistance
Incontinence management
Hygiene assistance
Feeding & Meal Assistance
Comfort measures
Infection control
Electronic Documentation
Patient reporting
Team collaboration
Long-Term Care Support
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Professional Statement
My goal in healthcare is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people I serve. I value compassionate care, safety, dignity, and teamwork. My CNA and direct-support experience has strengthened my ability to provide attentive, dependable, person-centered care while communicating effectively with the healthcare team. I am committed to continuing my education and building the clinical skills needed to grow as a healthcare professional.
Healthcare Experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Woodbury Heights, 2026-06-01, 2026-08-31, 3 months, Provided compassionate, person-centered care while maintaining residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety., Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care., Obtained and recorded vital signs and promptly reported significant changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff., Assisted residents with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and use of mobility equipment according to care plans and facility procedures., Provided feeding and meal assistance while following individual dietary needs and safety precautions., Repositioned residents regularly and supported comfort, skin integrity, and pressure-injury prevention measures., Maintained clean and sanitary patient-care areas and followed infection-prevention and standard precautions., Observed residents’ physical and emotional needs and communicated concerns clearly to nurses and other members of the care team., Completed required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Medical Case Worker / Direct Support Professional, AHRC, Bellmore, NY, Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities., Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living., Administered medications according to physician and agency guidelines., Monitored health status and accurately documented changes., Prepared meals and encouraged independence while maintaining safety., Collaborated with nurses, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Professional Values
- Compassion: Treat every patient with dignity, patience, and respect.
- Safety: Prioritize infection prevention, safe care practices, and patient well-being.
- Communication: Listen carefully, communicate clearly, and work effectively with care teams.
- Dependability: Be prepared, responsible, and consistent in every shift and assignment.
- Person-Centered Care: Support each individual’s needs, preferences, independence, and goals.
Focus
- Patient-centered care
- ADLs
- Vital signs
- Mobility and transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Infection prevention
- Patient observation
- Documentation
- Team-based care
Personal Information
Driving License: Valid New York Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Woodbury Heights
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Medical Case Worker / Direct Support Professional
AHRC
01.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Westbury High School
High School Diploma
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