Kryatal Alvarez
Sumter,SC
Summary
Experienced Compassionate and proactive CNA with proven experience supporting patients in rehabilitation and end-of-life carre within nursing facilities. Proven ability to support critically ill patients with meticulous attention to vital signs, mobility assistance, and hygiene needs in fast-paced, high stress environments. skilled in collaborating closely with RNs to deliver timely, accurate care and respond to urgent medical needs like wound care. Adept in electronic health records, infection control protocols, and emergency procedures. Currently working as a virtual companion, monitoring patients to ensure safety, prevent falls, IV pulls, assist with discharge and manage calls to RNs
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Companion
Dignity Health
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed client needs regularly, making recommendations for adjustments in care plans as needed.
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal client care plans were implemented effectively.
- Actively monitor patients well-being and behavior during sessions, recognizing early signs of distress or risk, and promptly escalating safety concerns to appropriate care teams.
- Complete patient admissions into virtual care systems, including onboarding clients to camera-enabled platforms and verifying identity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime HeathCare
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
- Supported nursing team in executing care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime HealthCare
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Communicated clearly and quickly with EMS personnel, updating charts and receiving incoming reports. Assisted with post-code recovery tasks,
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
GED -
Sumter County Adult Education
Sumter, SCCertificate-Nursing Assistant -
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SCSkills
- Proficient in delegating task-Proficient in carrying out delegated tasks under RN/LPN supervision
- Clear and concise messaging
- Effective team engagement
- Team Collaboration- Able to work effectively with nurses, doctors, and others CNAs to deliver consistent patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting-Documented patient care accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Feeding assistance-Encouraged independence while assisting with feeding when needed
- End-of-life care- Assisted with comfort measures including repositioning, skin care, and oral care with dignity and respect
- Wound care- Assessment and dressing changes, Maintained sterile and non-sterile technique during wound care
- Infection control procedures-Followed standard precautions,including proper hand hygiene and PPPE use Monitored and reported signs of infection promptly to nursing staff
- Range of motion exercises-Guided patients though daily ROM exercises to promote flexibility and circulation
- Collecting specimens- Collected and labeled specimens (urine, stool, sputum) following proper protocols
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Virtual Companion
Dignity Health
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime HeathCare
06.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime HealthCare
04.2023 - 12.2023
GED -
Sumter County Adult Education
Certificate-Nursing Assistant -
Central Carolina Technical College
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