Laura Leal
North Miami
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at South Miami Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to provide compassionate care while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Recognized for effectively communicating with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times. Committed to maintaining high standards of clinical support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
A1 Body Concierge
Miami
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Clinical Partner
South Miami Hospital
Miami
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted patients with basic care and provided excellent service.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Nursing Assistant
Westchester General Hospital: Galvan Juan Rene MD
Miami
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Nursing Assistant
The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Miami
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Teacher's Assistant
KLA Schools of Brickell
Miami
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Cashier
Mambo Seafood
Houston
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Cashier
Winn
Miami
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Alzheimer's disease, HIV, HBV, AIDS, CPR, OSH, Assisting with self administration of medication
Training Careers
Miami03.2019
High School Diploma -
American Worldwide Academy
Miami, FL06.2018
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Patient Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Applications
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
References
- Maria Perez, 305-445-6789
- Rocio Pedraza, 786-259-3343
- Evelin Nieves, 561-374-3984
Languages
Spanish, Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
A1 Body Concierge
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Partner
South Miami Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2025
Nursing Assistant
Westchester General Hospital: Galvan Juan Rene MD
06.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher's Assistant
KLA Schools of Brickell
06.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing Assistant
The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 09.2020
Cashier
Mambo Seafood
12.2017 - 06.2018
Cashier
Winn
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Alzheimer's disease, HIV, HBV, AIDS, CPR, OSH, Assisting with self administration of medication
Training Careers
High School Diploma -
American Worldwide Academy
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