Melissa Jimenez
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Dominga Algarin
06.2008 - 01.2023
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Assistant Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA06.2003
Skills
- Transfer techniques
- Nutrition monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Continuing education
- Effective communication
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Range of motion exercises
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral management
- Infection Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Information Protection
- Patient Observation
- ADL Support
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Catheter Care
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Biohazard Disposal
- CNA Certification
- Transporting Patients
- Light Housekeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Family Communication
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
PCA
Dominga Algarin
06.2008 - 01.2023
Assistant Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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