Maria Vallejo Joya
Brightstar care
Redmond,WA
3
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience delivering high-quality patient care in long-term care and home health settings. Certified Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist with strong skills in direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, patient advocacy, and therapeutic communication. Committed to promoting patient safety, dignity, and comfort while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Work History
Caregiver/CNA
1 Year 5 Months- Assist clients with daily hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting, to maintain personal cleanliness and comfort.
- Encourage regular fluid intake to promote hydration and overall health.
- Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and clean up after mealtimes to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
- Provide timely medication reminders to support adherence to prescribed treatments
- Offer gentle reminders and redirection during episodes of confusion or memory loss to promote safety and orientation
- Reposition clients regularly to prevent pressure ulcers and ensure physical comfort
Caregiver/CNA
1 Year 3 Months- Aided 15+ patients per shift with routine tasks including feeding, bathing, and dressing, among others.
- Carefully transferred patients into beds, wheelchairs, and tables, using gait belts and other tools to ensure the patient safety.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents, ensuring continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of care provided, including nursing notes, and incident reports, in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Communicated clearly and emphatically with residents and their families, providing updates on care plans, addressing concerns, and fostering positive relationships.
- Participated in ongoing education and training programs to enhance skills and stay abreast of best practices in geriatric care, including obtaining relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid.
Education
High School Diploma
- Relevant coursework
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Intro to healthcare
- Health Science Career
- Health Science Career Laboratory
- Health
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Pre-Nursing
- Relevant Coursework
- Psychology
- Nutrition
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Physiology lab
- Lifespan Grow
- Chemistry series (general, organic, biochemistry)
- Microbiology
- Dean's List (Fall, 2023)
Skills
Respectful and compassionate patient care
Time management
Care across the lifespan
Problem-solving
End-of-life care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient safety
Medical documentation
Spanish fluency
Certification
- CPR certification (American Heart Association)
- First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)
- Nursing Assistant Certification (Washington State Department of Health)
- Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification (Washington State Department of Health)
Language proficiency
Spanish
Fluent in both written and spoken communication.
Able to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking residents, families, and colleagues.
Timeline
Caregiver/CNA
Brightstar care
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Caregiver/CNA
Peters Creek retirement center
07.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Sammamish High School
High School Diploma
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University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Pre-Nursing
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