Leticia Villasenor
Dobson,NC
Summary
Compassionate certified nursing assistant with established background in diverse care environments, including direct patient support, phlebotomy, and coordination of care services. Skilled in effective communication, patient education, and fostering positive relationships with patients and team members. Completion of CAUTI certification, BLS certification and trained in phlebotomy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through personalized support, and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Novant Health, Inc
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
CNA
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Dobson , NC
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Developed positive relationships with family members of clients in order to ensure their comfort level with the level of care being provided.
CNA
Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care
Mount Airy, NC
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Encouraged socialization between residents by organizing group activities and outings.
- Supported independence of clients by helping them identify solutions to problems without taking over decision-making responsibilities.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
High School Diploma -
Surry Central High School
Dobson, NC05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient care coordination
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CAUTI certification
- CNA certification
- NA+ certification (Novant)
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
ER Technician
Novant Health, Inc
03.2021 - Current
CNA
Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care
12.2019 - 11.2020
CNA
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
06.2018 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Surry Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Surry Community College
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