Melody Olivarez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful track record in geriatric healthcare . personable and compassionate, possessing superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to providing comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Excels at liaising with medical professionals, patients, and their families to ensure continuous top-quality care and education also just to on a new role as a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers operations for hospice organization I am a Quality- drivin professional adept at finding and training successful volunteers. Passionate about the hospice community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator/Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Elara caring Hospice
Corpus Christi, Tx.
05.2024 - Current
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- coordinated and implemented special events with marketers to bring potential patients
- Facilitated communication between staff members and volunteers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Matched volunteers with open positions based on individual strengths and knowledge.
- Utilized social media and other digital tools to recruit volunteers and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Reviewed online volunteer applications and managed volunteer background checks.
- Managed a database of volunteer information.
Service Advisor
Volkswagen Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Spohn Hospice
6200 Saratoga Blvd Suite 104 Corpus Christi Tx
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored patient effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Hospice Aide
CIMA Hospice
Corpus Christi
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored patient supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
CNA
Aadi Hospice And Home Health
1001 2nd St Corpus Christi Tx
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- 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.
Hospice Aide
Angle Bright Hospice
3213 Holly Rd
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- 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.
Lead CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility/ Holmgreen
317 N. CARANCAHUA ST CORPUS CHRISTI
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Lead CNA/ Scheduler for CNAs
Live Oak Nursing Center
George West, TX
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
GED -
Mathis High School
2014
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant -
Live Oak Nursing Center
07-2014
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) Present Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Client Rapport-Building
- Staff Training
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- EMR Systems
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Volunteer relations
- Networking
- Volunteer training
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Active Listening
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Recording Vital Signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Event Planning
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator/Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Elara caring Hospice
05.2024 - Current
Service Advisor
Volkswagen Of Corpus Christi
11.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Spohn Hospice
10.2019 - 11.2021
Hospice Aide
CIMA Hospice
12.2017 - 09.2019
CNA
Aadi Hospice And Home Health
10.2016 - 12.2017
Hospice Aide
Angle Bright Hospice
06.2015 - 10.2016
Lead CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility/ Holmgreen
06.2014 - 08.2015
Lead CNA/ Scheduler for CNAs
Live Oak Nursing Center
05.2012 - 07.2014
GED -
Mathis High School
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant -
Live Oak Nursing Center
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) Present Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
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