Lizett Velez
La Porte,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
San Jacinto Manor
DEERPARK , TEXAS
09.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
PATIEN CARE TECH
HCA Houston Southeast
PASADENA , TEXAS
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Private Home Caregiver/CNA
THE REMEDIES FAMILY
Pasadena, TX
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Patient Care Technician
MENTIS HOUSTON NEURO FACILITY
HOUSTON, TEXAS
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
GLADYS PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
BROWNSVILLE Skills
- Caregiver Relations
- Needs Determination
- Vital Signs Collection
- Observation Documentation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Documenting Behaviors
- Observing Responses
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Responding to Emergencies
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PATIEN CARE TECH
HCA Houston Southeast
05.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
San Jacinto Manor
09.2019 - Current
Private Home Caregiver/CNA
THE REMEDIES FAMILY
11.2017 - 04.2019
Patient Care Technician
MENTIS HOUSTON NEURO FACILITY
12.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
GLADYS PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
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