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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Mirna Polanco

Saugus,MA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Chelsea Soldier's Home, excelling in vital sign monitoring and providing compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering strong patient relationships, I effectively supported residents' daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while promoting a safe and nurturing environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chelsea Soldier's Home
Chelsea, Massachusetts
08.2003 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Have gone with the veteran's on trips with the recreation department.

Education

English As A Second Language -

North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA
05-2014

High School Diploma -

High School
El Salvador

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Safety protocols
  • Companionship provision
  • Personal care techniques
  • Helping with medication
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient relations
  • Light housekeeping
  • Toileting assistance
  • Adaptable
  • Positioning patients
  • Bedside manner
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Feeding assistance
  • Family support and assistance
  • Compassionate caregiver

Affiliations

  • Church
  • Exercise

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Certification

  • CNA Certificate
  • ESL Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chelsea Soldier's Home
08.2003 - Current

English As A Second Language -

North Shore Community College

High School Diploma -

High School

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