Laura L. Garza
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 4 years of experience in patient care. Reliable worker who can identify critical vital signs, assist patients with ambulatory needs, and ensures patients’ personal hygiene needs are met. Accustomed to a fast-paced working environment. Excels in interpersonal communication of different age groups, and can accurately assess their needs. Understands the importance of a clean environment in and out of a patients’ room. A team player who takes joy in helping her coworkers give the best care, while simultaneously prioritizing the care of her own patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
STHS Edinburg Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Provides direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff. Carries out periodic patient rounding to ensures patient safety and comfortability. This is done by monitoring vitals, checking glucose levels, electronic documentation of patient intake and output, and maintaining a patients’ hygiene. Other duties include proper disposal of trash and linen, sanitation of work equipment, and maintaining a safe environment ( I.e reporting broken, faulty, or old equipment).
Education
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High
Edinburg, TX06.2020
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, TX06.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Light Housekeeping
- Collecting and monitoring vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Urinary catheter care
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
STHS Edinburg Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College