LORNALYN DELA CRUZ
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
LAS VEGAS,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
19
19
Certification
Work History
CERETIFIED NURSE ASSISTANCE
DIGNITY HEALTH-ST. ROSE MARTIN HOSPITAL
11.2020 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
09.2017 - 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.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2015
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maui Community School For Adults
Kahului, HI04.2004
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Mobility Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Patient Admission
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient Dressing
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Active Listening
- Patient Assessments
- Specimen Transportation
- Patient Transportation and Transfer
- Quality Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Observing Responses
- Ambulatory Care
- Ambulance Transfer
- Performance Improvement
- Oral Hygiene
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Care Activities
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Mobile Devices
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient Toileting
- Daily Workflows
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Documenting Behaviors
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
CERETIFIED NURSE ASSISTANCE
DIGNITY HEALTH-ST. ROSE MARTIN HOSPITAL
11.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Maui Community School For Adults
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
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