Maria Esther Argueta
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with over 22 years of experience at Orchards Post-Acute, excelling in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while maintaining strict infection control standards. Strong team collaborator, effectively managing time to ensure high-quality care and timely documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Kern Valleyidence Opco, LLC -
Bakersfield, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Assist 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they are on time for all meals and activities.
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and peri care, incontinence care, and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling.
CNA
Orchards post-Acute
Bakersfield, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
CNA
Lynwood Healthcare Center
Lynwood, CA
07.2004 - 09.2019
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CACNA To LVN Program
California Preparatory College
San Bernardino, CA 04.2024 - Current
Skills
- patient care
- vital sign monitoring
- documentation practices
- infection control
- customer service
- time management
- Patient care quality
- team collaboration
- Work at a fast pace in an active work environment
- Use the ability to communicate clearly
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2004-present
- Home Health Aid
- BLS. (current)
- Certificate of computer
- License of foster Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA To LVN Program
California Preparatory College
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Kern Valleyidence Opco, LLC -
04.2023 - Current
CNA
Orchards post-Acute
11.2022 - Current
CNA
Lynwood Healthcare Center
07.2004 - 09.2019
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
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