Maria Fe H. Avila
NYS Certified Nursing Assistant
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic, with three years of valuable experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and at-home settings. Dedicated nurse attendant and caregiver highly skilled in exceptional patient care, effective implementation of infection control measures, mobility assistance, and activities of daily living. Utmost priority is delivering tender love and care to those under my responsibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide:
- Patients-centered care proper hygiene, and vital signs
- Rehabilitation nursing assistant
- Supported daily activities, transfers, and emotional well-being
- Prioritizing safety measures, infection prevention, and patient advocacy
- Performed Range of Motion to the residents under a physical therapist's order
- Turning or changing positions every after 2 hours
- Collecting swabs or COVID testing
- Performed post-mortem care
- Preparing a bed-making for the upcoming admission
- And other supplies and patience needed
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated safe transportation within the facility using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary for appointments or treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Child Caregiver
Shawn Clark Family
12.2014 - Current
- Provided childcare services:
- Bathing, dressing, and feeding infants
- Engaging children in art activities, and ensuring a safe environment
- Limited screen time, promoting games and reading
- Helping with school projects and homework
- Maintained cleanliness, and prepared nutritious meals
- Administered medication as instructed
- Organized educational outings
- Performed childcare-related housekeeping tasks
- Promoted positive relationships with parents through open communication, and supervised daily activities
Temporary Nurse Assistant (TNA)
Mary Manning Walsh Home Senior living
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds, replacing or catheter insertion, and cleaning or changing the colostomy bag
- Companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and enabling them to stay positive
- Performed vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, Respiratory Rate, Oxygen saturation, temperature readings, and daily weight
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis
- Changed bed linens cleaned the patient's rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed
- Using the Howyer lift for the bedridden residents
- Bathing, Dressing, Feeding, Changing the catheter bag, and serving meals
- Responded call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner
- Recorded observations on patient's charts regarding activities of daily living, intake, and output levels, and physical assessment or observation
- Assisted with administering medications, getting the Blood sugar, and injecting insulin under the supervision of a Registered Nurses or Supervisors, especially on travel with a patient
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physicians on duty
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another
Elderly Caregiver
Brenda Port
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Followed infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of organism
- Administered medication, consistently and timely, following medication administration procedures
- Assisted client with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities
- Assisted residence with daily living activities such as hygiene, mobility and companionship
- Maintained resident clothing and clothing closet in clean, neat and orderly manner
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dishes
- Provided support and assistance with meal and snack service
Child Caregiver
Francisco-Casemir
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Cooked for meals daily activities (playing, bathing, and feeding)
- Go with doctor's appointment or regular check-up
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages
- Supervised meal times to ensure proper nutrition and hydration
- Maintained accurate records of each child's attendance, behavior, meals served, naps taken and activities participated in
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities
Education
Certified Nursing Attendant - Nursing
New York Medical Career Training Center
Manhattan, NY10.2024
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacist
AA pharmacy school
Remote12.2023
Technical Nurse aide - Nursing
Technical Institute of America-School of Allied Health
New York, NY11.2021
Associate of Health Science Education - Nursing
Liceo De Cagayan University
Philippines10.2007
Associate of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Liceo De Cagayan University
Philippines 06.1997 - 10.2000
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Cagayan University
Philippines 06.1992 - 03.1996
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- First-aid and CPR
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient safety protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility and transfer techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Assistant
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Assisting with proper personal hygiene and grooming
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Basic wound care
- Meal Preparation
- Basic medication administration
- Feeding assistance
- Medical equipment skills
- Basic medical terminology
- Catheter Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening and Observation
- Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity Awareness
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Stress Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Time Management and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patience and Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
- Home Care
- Caregiving
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
- CNA
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
Additionalinformation
Proficient, 10/01/24, Providing care to patients in a home setting
Work Preference
Work Type
InternshipTimeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
10.2022 - Current
Temporary Nurse Assistant (TNA)
Mary Manning Walsh Home Senior living
10.2021 - 10.2022
Child Caregiver
Shawn Clark Family
12.2014 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Brenda Port
09.2014 - 12.2014
Child Caregiver
Francisco-Casemir
03.2011 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Liceo De Cagayan University
06.1997 - 10.2000
High School Diploma -
Liceo De Cagayan University
06.1992 - 03.1996
Certified Nursing Attendant - Nursing
New York Medical Career Training Center
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacist
AA pharmacy school
Technical Nurse aide - Nursing
Technical Institute of America-School of Allied Health
Associate of Health Science Education - Nursing
Liceo De Cagayan University
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