Marianella Franco
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Reliable ,service -focused nursing professional with excellent patient care- with 22 years of experience as a CNA caring patients with Compassionate and good verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Discreet and respectful of confidentiality in all dealings with patients and staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse .
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Hills Health Care Center
Las Vegas, NV, NV
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Hospice Care
Las Vegas, NV
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Autism Mental Health Care
Nevada Neurohealth Center
Las Vegas, NV
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Behavioral Health Interventions for Autism
CNA
Laura Vinelli
Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
CNA
Mona Carter
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Caregiver
Golden Heart Senior Care Centennial Hills
Las Vegas, NV
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
- Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Paramedic I/Nurse / CNA
Hospital de la Amistad Japon- Guatemala
Guatemala, Puerto Barrios Izabal - Guatemala
01.2006 - 07.2010
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Hospital Los Alamos Guatemala
Guatemala, Guatemala - City
09.2000 - 12.2007
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Explained various warnings, side effects and dosage requirements of medications.
- Set up central venous pressure and arterial pressure monitoring systems to assist nursing staff with hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Program
Perry Foundation Academy of Health
Las Vegas, NV06.2021
Registered Nurse 4 Semester - Nursing School
University San Carlos of Guatemala
Guatemala12.2009
CNA- Program
School of CNA Guatemala
Guatemala11.2007
BLS/CPR
American Heart Association
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Patient care & Safety
- Privacy/HIPPA Regulations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Valid Nevada driver's license
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Understands medical procedures
- Infection control procedures
- Compassionate
- Hospital Experience
- Home Health
- Hospice Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- CNA License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified BLS/CPR American Heart -2022
- Certified caregiver training -2021
- Certified First AID- 2021
- Certified Elder Abuse & Neglect -2023
- Certified COVID -19 Training -2021
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Hills Health Care Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Hospice Care
05.2022 - 01.2023
CNA
Mona Carter
09.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Laura Vinelli
06.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Golden Heart Senior Care Centennial Hills
03.2021 - 10.2021
Autism Mental Health Care
Nevada Neurohealth Center
06.2015 - 08.2022
Paramedic I/Nurse / CNA
Hospital de la Amistad Japon- Guatemala
01.2006 - 07.2010
CNA
Hospital Los Alamos Guatemala
09.2000 - 12.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Program
Perry Foundation Academy of Health
Registered Nurse 4 Semester - Nursing School
University San Carlos of Guatemala
CNA- Program
School of CNA Guatemala
BLS/CPR
American Heart Association
- CNA License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified BLS/CPR American Heart -2022
- Certified caregiver training -2021
- Certified First AID- 2021
- Certified Elder Abuse & Neglect -2023
- Certified COVID -19 Training -2021
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