Lourdes A Flores
Staten Island,NY
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
Staten Island, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
CHHA
Sunrise Senior Living
Staten Island, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
CHHA
Partner in Care
Staten Island, NY
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Took vital signs and monitored client's health status regularly.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and recreational activities as needed.
- Encouraged clients' independence by providing them the opportunity to do tasks on their own whenever possible.
- Utilized appropriate lifting techniques when transferring patients from beds, wheelchairs, other surfaces while maintaining proper body mechanics.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Home Attendant
Private Care
Staten Island, NY
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading aloud.
- Prepared meals for clients based on their dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Organized client's medications and administered them according to instructions.
- Ensured that client's living space was clean and safe at all times.
- Observed changes in the physical or mental condition of clients and reported any concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with difficult situations such as illness or death of a loved one.
- Accompanied clients on walks or other recreational activities outside the home environment.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight, height, and blood pressure when necessary.
- Helped disabled clients move around safely by using assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Educated family members about caring for their loved ones at home.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations with appropriate action.
Education
License/Certificate - CNA
The New Millennium Training Center
Staten Island, NY02-2024
High School Diploma -
Miguel Grau
Peru12-1989
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Dosage Calculation
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
Certification
- CNA license
- CPR certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medication Technician
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2019 - Current
CHHA
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2019 - Current
CHHA
Partner in Care
06.2018 - 12.2018
Home Attendant
Private Care
11.2016 - 05.2018
License/Certificate - CNA
The New Millennium Training Center
High School Diploma -
Miguel Grau