Lucrecia Diaz
South Ozone Park
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with numerous years of experience in a hospice setting and an effective communication style. Efficient and compassionate worker with strong time management and prioritization skills. Desires a position in a clinical setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
P.C.A
Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and EKG
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
C.N.A
Bellevue Hospital, VNSNY Hospice Care
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, patient’s clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown and rehabilitation
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
C.N.A
The New Midway CO, LLC
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained sanitary resident and program rooms
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient’s condition or environment
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
C.N.A
Juno Health Staffing System
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cristobal Colon
01.1988
Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide - Nursing
American Medical Career Training Center
Jamaica, NY03.2009
Phlebotomy Technician - Allied Health Certification
ACE Career Training Center of Queens
01.2008
EKG Technician - Allied Health Certification
ACE Career Training Center of Queens
01.2007
Skills
- CPR/ First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge
- Patient focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Committed team player
- Efficient and reliable
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Venipuncture
- EKG Technician
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Medical terminology
- Transfer techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Safety awareness
- Patient documentation
- Family support
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Physical therapy assistance
- Adaptable
- Data collection
- Information protection
- Medical laboratory procedures
- High level of autonomy
- Active listening
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Patient assistance
- Vitals documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
P.C.A
Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
C.N.A
Bellevue Hospital, VNSNY Hospice Care
11.2011 - 06.2014
C.N.A
The New Midway CO, LLC
06.2010 - 11.2011
C.N.A
Juno Health Staffing System
05.2010 - 11.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide - Nursing
American Medical Career Training Center
Phlebotomy Technician - Allied Health Certification
ACE Career Training Center of Queens
EKG Technician - Allied Health Certification
ACE Career Training Center of Queens
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cristobal Colon
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