Lela Archuleta
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Hardworking and reliable with Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Clear Creek Care Center
Denver, CO
08.2013 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Monitoring Fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Care Plan Implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Family Support and Assistance
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Quick Problem Solver
- Patient Assessments
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Adaptable
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Helping With Medication
- Responding to Emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Documentation Expert
- Preparing Meals
- Understands Mobility Assistance
- Worked with Psych patients and long-term
- Worked with Rehab patients
Timeline
CNA
Clear Creek Care Center
08.2013 - Current