Melinda Pedroza
Adelanto,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA and HHA with a strong focus on patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and recording, as well as providing toileting and hygiene assistance. Skilled in time management and lifting/transferring patients. Committed to ensuring patient safety and maintaining confidentiality. Certified Nursing Assistant with strong ability to handle routine tasks efficiently and effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
HHA
Home care
Orange County, CA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care.
- Helped family members transport patients, teaching methods to lift and re-position.
- Turned non-ambulatory patients regularly, supporting comfort and preventing bedsores.
- Kept work area clean, organized and properly stocked with supplies at all times.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as dusting, vacuuming and laundry for assigned clients.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements of each client.
- Provided personalized home health care services to elderly patients, including bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming assistance.
- Ensured that all HIPAA regulations were followed at all times during patient interactions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other outings as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fontana high
Fontana, Ca06.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient lifting
- Safety precautions
- Valid [state] driver's license
Certification
- 01254061
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
CNA
Spring Valley Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
HHA
Home care
05.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Fontana high