Maria Ayon Torres
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in patient care, demonstrating proficiency in vital sign assessments and infection control practices. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery while observing and reporting changes in patient conditions. Assisted patients with activities of daily living, fostering independence through education on self-care techniques. Maintained accurate clinical documentation and adhered to HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and compliance in all aspects of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Home Care Assistant
Bellevue
06.2017 - 12.2025
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Infection control
- Activities of daily living
- Patient transportation
- Dietary monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Attention to detail
- Effective reporting
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient transfers
- Physical stamina
- Compassion and empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Active listening
- Toileting assistance
- Emergency response
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Dressing assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Health monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Bathing assistance
- Wound care
- General housekeeping
- Patient-focused care
- Able to lift [number] pounds
Timeline
CNA
Home Care Assistant
06.2017 - 12.2025