Johnise Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Approachable Certified Nurse Aide demonstrating effective care skills and offering companionship to patients and families. Experienced in working in stressful, end-of-life situations while maintaining a professional attitude. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Document on each patient
- Employed mobility devices and hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
Private Caregiver/CNA
Consuelo Rodriguez
San Antonio, Texas
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Hopice CNA
Santa Rita’s Hospice
San Antonio, TX, Tx
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Hospice Aide
Christus VNA Hospice
San Antonio , Texas
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Traveled to see patients
- Followed patients care plan
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Retama Manor West Nursing Home
San Antonio, TX
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Employed mobility devices and hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Documented on each of my residents using Point Click Care (POC)
Caregiver
AA Care Services
San Antonio, TX
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Education
CNA Certification - Certified Nurse Aide
Texas Healthcare Institute of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX03.2018
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
San Antonio, TX06.2009
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Observing response
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Private Caregiver/CNA
Consuelo Rodriguez
04.2023 - 06.2024
Hopice CNA
Santa Rita’s Hospice
06.2021 - 04.2023
Hospice Aide
Christus VNA Hospice
12.2019 - 06.2021
Hospice Aide
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Retama Manor West Nursing Home
04.2018 - 07.2019
Caregiver
AA Care Services
10.2017 - 02.2018
CNA Certification - Certified Nurse Aide
Texas Healthcare Institute of San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School