Lovely Karl Rivera
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
- Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
- Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
- Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Maria Post Acute Center
Santa Maria , California
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Luis Post Acute Center
San Luis Obispo , CA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Provide high quality patient care as an in-demand per diem CNA within surgical, acute care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home setting.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan, changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Education
Nursing Aid Certification
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpetual Help Collage Manila
Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Privacy / HIPAA regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medications Familiarity
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Basic Life Support
- Patient-Focused Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Maria Post Acute Center
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Luis Post Acute Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing Aid Certification
Cuesta College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpetual Help Collage Manila
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