Melissa A. Guzman
San Luis,Arizona
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience providing exceptional patient care. Bilingual and highly skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patients' comfort and well-being. Strong background in communication, adaptability, and relationship-building, reinforced by 3 years of experience as a Middle School Teacher. Adept at working in fast-paced environments while maintaining empathy and professionalism. Seeking to bring my diverse skill set to a healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substituted
Gadsden Elementary School District 32
08.2022 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
South Western Palliative Care & Hospice
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Yuma Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Conducted venipuncture
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted EKG, bladder scan and other test needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kissito Palm View
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Phlebotomist Certification - Phlebotomist Technician
Regional Center For Border Health
Somerton Arizona03-2016
Certificate of CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arizona Medical Training Institute
Mesa Arizona09-2015
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
San Luis Arizona05-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Emotional resilience
- Patient and family communication
- Dressing assistance
- Range of motion exercise
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Compassion and empathy
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Bilingual
- Dependable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long Term Substituted
Gadsden Elementary School District 32
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
South Western Palliative Care & Hospice
06.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Yuma Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kissito Palm View
02.2016 - 06.2016
Phlebotomist Certification - Phlebotomist Technician
Regional Center For Border Health
Certificate of CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arizona Medical Training Institute
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
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