Monica Lopez

Certified Nursing Assistant

3 D Medical

Salt Lake City, UT

05.2009 - Current

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
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.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.