Matthew Romero
Las Vegas,NM
Summary
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. 20 years experience
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
Las Vegas, NM
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient comfort and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and wellness strategies.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or emergency needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- 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.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Care giver
Quality Care Home Services
Las Vegas, NM
05.2022 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare providers.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company policies for quality care delivery.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, New Mexico
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient comfort and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and wellness strategies.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or emergency needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- 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.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
04.2006 - 11.2026
Ged Equivalent - High School Diploma
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, New Mexico 01.2002 - 01.2002
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Emergency response
- Condition monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- Bedside manner
- Electronic charting
- Observing responses
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Trustworthy companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Vital sign recording
- Reliable transportation
- Restraint application
- Medical terminology
- Adaptable
- Quick problem solver
- Dressing assistance
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Documenting behaviors
- Bathing assistance
- Care plan implementation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Spanish
Professional
A1
Certification
- Certified Nursing assistant NM0028261006E
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
12.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Vida Buena Healthcare
10.2023 - 11.2025
Care giver
Quality Care Home Services
05.2022 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
04.2006 - 11.2026
Ged Equivalent - High School Diploma
Luna Community College
01.2002 - 01.2002