Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Maria Paniagua-Ocampo

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Towne House Retirement Community, delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing comfort through effective mobility assistance and safety precautions. Recognized for reducing fall incidents and promoting dignity, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering emotional support for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Towne House Retirement Community
08.2014 - Current
  • 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Education

Core 40 -

Wayne High School
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2005

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Towne House Retirement Community
08.2014 - Current

Core 40 -

Wayne High School
Maria Paniagua-Ocampo