Maria Roldan
DHR Health
Alamo,TX
2
Languages
32
years of professional experience
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in providing emotional support and monitoring vital signs. Delivered high-quality patient care through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and a focus on safety and comfort. Advocated for patient needs while fostering strong relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
9 Years 7 Months- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions, ensuring adherence to care plans and reporting changes promptly.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients to enhance emotional well-being and comfort.
- Trained and mentored junior caregivers on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Advocated for client needs within multidisciplinary teams, fostering communication between caregivers, families, and medical personnel.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant
26 Years 6 Months- Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning while maintaining safety and comfort. Assisted with feeding and maintaining proper nutrition for every patient with different diets.
- Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions. Reported daily vitals and collected specimens. Checked blood glucose levels and ECGs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols. Followed infection-control policies and safety protocols to ensure patients and healthcare staff maintained a clean, safe environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated in a respectful manner and with confidence toward patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare staff and administration.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Patient Care Technician
4 Years 3 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and preserving dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity in care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and improve communication.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely medical interventions.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Educated patients on health management techniques, enhancing their understanding of conditions.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Education
Certified Nurse Aide - Nursing Education
- GPA 3.0
High School Diploma
Skills
Emotional care
Vital signs assessment
Safety protocol implementation
Basic life support
Dressing support
First aid and safety
Vital signs documentation
Patient mobility assistance
Patient transport
Dressing assistance
Personal hygiene support
Home care aide (HCA)
Assistive care techniques
Patient education
Home caregiver
Emotional support
Disability support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Corazon Home Health
03.2017 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
DHR Health
04.2000 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
McAllen Heart Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2002Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
03.1995 - 01.1997Read More
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute of Mcallen, Tx
Certified Nurse Aide from Nursing Education
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Donna High School
High School Diploma
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