Gwen Keith Lacuesta
Artesia,CA
Summary
Ambitous Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in providing high-quality personal care services, maintaining patient dignity, and ensuring a safe environment. Proficient in PointClick Care charting system, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and vital signs monitoring. Bringing compassion, reliability, and strong teamwork abilities to advance patient care outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Park Nursing Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes by implemented use of charting system: PointClick Care
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
01.2022 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Assisted nurses with patient monitoring, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services to patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Promoted teamwork within the nursing unit by assisting fellow CNAs in their duties as needed, creating a positive work atmosphere conducive to quality patient care outcomes.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
S&D Medical Management Services, INC
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels through attentive personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.
- Ensured timely response to call lights and patient requests, consistently maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction during travel assignments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Caregiver
Joyful Care Caregiving Services
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Caregiver
24-seven Care Home Care Agency
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
CNA And HHA - Nursing Education
Angeles Institute
17100 Pioneer Blvd #170, Artesia, CA 9070106.2021
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing Education
Angeles Institute
17100 Pioneer Blvd #170, Artesia, CA 9070105.2021
High School Diploma -
Ville St. John Academy
Phase 5 Maharlika, Parañaque, Manila, Philippines03.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Additional Information
- BILINGUAL: English/Tagalog (Filipino)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- BLS/CPR Certification -American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Park Nursing Center
09.2022 - Current
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
01.2022 - Current
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
S&D Medical Management Services, INC
11.2021 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Joyful Care Caregiving Services
11.2020 - 10.2021
Caregiver
24-seven Care Home Care Agency
11.2017 - 10.2020
CNA And HHA - Nursing Education
Angeles Institute
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing Education
Angeles Institute
High School Diploma -
Ville St. John Academy
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- BLS/CPR Certification -American Heart Association
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