Miriam Castellanos
Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant with seven years of experience providing high-quality care to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and delivering personalized patient care. Strong communicator, committed to maintaining a positive and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff. Demonstrated expertise in handling medical equipment, documentation, and assisting with mobility and rehabilitation. Ready to contribute excellent care and a strong work ethic to a healthcare team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical/ Oncology Confluence Health
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient vitals including blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and temperature.
- Assist healthcare teams in tracking patient health and responding to changes promptly.
- Assisted in patient hygiene, supporting patient dignity and comfort by aiding with personal care tasks.
- Ensure a clean and safe hospital environment by performing regular sanitation and maintenance of facilities aligning with hospital standards.
- Adhered to strict infection control and safety guidelines to enhance patient health and facility cleanliness.
Optometry/ Ophthalmology Technician
Wenatchee Regional Eye Center Confluence Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and safeguarding sensitive medical information.
- Served as a reliable and knowledgeable resource for patients, providing guidance on appropriate use of medications and eye drops.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough pre-examination tests and preparing patients for ophthalmic procedures.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate measurements and data collection.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Confluence Health MU1
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Care Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
Education
No Degree - Me
Wenatchee Valley College
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Skills
- Empathic and Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Quick problem solver
- Physical endurance
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Washington state test
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical/ Oncology Confluence Health
07.2024 - Current
Optometry/ Ophthalmology Technician
Wenatchee Regional Eye Center Confluence Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Confluence Health MU1
12.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Care Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Washington state test
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
No Degree - Me
Wenatchee Valley College
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