Maria Garcia
Wellsprings Post Acute Center
RIDGECREST,CA
2
Languages
15
years of professional experience
Reliable and compassionate nursing assistant with over 14 years of experience in patient care. Skilled in implementing care protocols, training new staff, and ensuring a safe environment. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance the quality of patient recovery and comfort.
Work History
CNA/RNA
14 Years 8 Months- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Trained new nursing assistants on proper procedures and best practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to enhance efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a compassionate environment for recovery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
GED
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient care
Patient support
Bathing assistance
Feeding assistance
Mobility assistance
Positioning patients
Patient transport
End-of-life care
Dementia care
Electronic charting
Safety precautions
Privacy maintenance
Team collaboration
Emotional support
Bedside manner
HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA/RNA
Wellsprings Post Acute Center
03.2005 - 11.2019Read More
Venice High School
GED
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Red Cross
CNA from Certified Nursing Assistant
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