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Maria Mejia

Queens

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Isabella Geriatric Center NYC, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Successfully enhanced patient independence through mobility support and implemented safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining dignity and comfort for all patients.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Isabella Geriatric Center NYC
06.1994 - 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Education

No Degree - Palliative Care

Isabella Geriatric Center
New York, NY

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Queens Borough Community College
Queens, NY
06-2002

Skills

  • Patient care

  • HIPAA compliance

  • Reliable team player

  • Direct patient care

  • Vital signs monitoring

  • Safety precautions

  • CPR certification

  • Patient observation

  • ADL support

  • Phlebotomy techniques

  • Patient positioning

  • Healthy meal preparation

  • Urinary catheter care

Certification

  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Isabella Geriatric Center NYC
06.1994 - Current

No Degree - Palliative Care

Isabella Geriatric Center

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Queens Borough Community College

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