Laura Guardado
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2019 - Current
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Puente
Milwaukee, Wisconsin06-2016
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient transfers
- Emergency response
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Active listening
- Dressing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
Timeline
CNA
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
El Puente