Maria Cruz Santiago
Ocoee,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 11 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant, Front Desk
Orlando Health Central
Ocoee, Florida
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran's Affairs Lake Baldwin Outpatient clinic
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health
06.2015 - 04.2021
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Medical Telemetry
- Float Pool
- Med-Surg
- CDU
- Monitored patient safety and comfort during care procedures.
Customer Service Representee • Sales Representee
TJ Maxx
01.2005 - 06.2015
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
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Florida Health Care Academy
Orlando, FLundefined
Ana G. Mendez University - Metro
Orlando, FLundefined
Margaret Janer High School
Guaynabo, Puerto RicoSkills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care
- Database administration
- Medical office administration
- Vital sign recording
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
- Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant, Front Desk
Orlando Health Central
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran's Affairs Lake Baldwin Outpatient clinic
04.2021 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health
06.2015 - 04.2021
Customer Service Representee • Sales Representee
TJ Maxx
01.2005 - 06.2015
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Florida Health Care Academy
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Ana G. Mendez University - Metro
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Margaret Janer High School