Maria Claudia Espana Bolanos
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional specializing in patient care and support within fast-paced environments. Demonstrates proficiency in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and hygiene assistance, ensuring optimal patient comfort. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster a compassionate atmosphere that enhances patient outcomes. Career objective includes furthering expertise in holistic patient management to drive exemplary care. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center
Valley Village, CA
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Convalescent Hospital
Granada Hills, CA
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Caregiver
Private Client
Simi Valley, CA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Caregiver
Dynamics Nursing Services
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Caregiver
Silverado Senior Living
Encino, CA
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
House Manager and Personal Assistant
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Santa Monica, CA
10.2006 - 06.2011
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations at the residence.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
- Polished furniture and room accessories to keep all areas bright and fresh.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
CNA
New Images Surgery Cente
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Residential Aide, CNA
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind
Reseda, CA
02.2001 - 08.2004
- Organized social events for residents such as movie nights, game nights.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported residents to appointments or other destinations using wheelchair-accessible van or personal vehicle.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, as directed by medical staff.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Newberry
Granada Hills, CA08-2009
CNA Certification - Nursing
West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA07-2004
Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Esmoda
Cali Colombia06-1991
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Dressing assistance
- Safety protocols
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Health monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Emergency response
Certification
- CNA Certificate May 2002
- Cosmetology August 2009
- Fashion Design June 1991
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center
05.2023 - 02.2025
CNA
Convalescent Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2023
Caregiver
Private Client
01.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Dynamics Nursing Services
08.2017 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Silverado Senior Living
07.2013 - 07.2017
House Manager and Personal Assistant
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
10.2006 - 06.2011
CNA
New Images Surgery Cente
08.2003 - 09.2006
Residential Aide, CNA
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind
02.2001 - 08.2004
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Newberry
CNA Certification - Nursing
West Valley Occupational Center
Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Esmoda
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