Maidy Tolero
918 Devastator Run Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in compassionate patient care and nutrition monitoring, honed at Thalia Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing. Excelled in maintaining patient dignity through personal hygiene assistance and fostering strong relationships for emotional support. Achieved significant improvements in patient well-being by leveraging direct patient care skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Positive and compassionate personality, with deep understanding of needs of individuals requiring personal care. Knowledge of basic healthcare practices and proficiency in assisting with daily living activities, including bathing and meal preparation. Committed to enhancing quality of life for clients by providing supportive and empathetic care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Affinity Care Plus INC
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thalia Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Philippine Paramedical And Technical School
Cebu City Philippines04-2009
No Degree - Nursing Aide Training
Training Solutions
Norfolk, VA04-2009
High School Diploma -
St Catherines College
Carcar City Cebu Philippines03-2007
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thalia Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Personal Care Assistant
Affinity Care Plus INC
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Philippine Paramedical And Technical School
No Degree - Nursing Aide Training
Training Solutions
High School Diploma -
St Catherines College
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