Montana Moreno
Springfield,MO
Summary
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Strafford Care Center
Springfield, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Level 1 Medication Aide
Turners Rock
Springfield, MO
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Preparedvarious medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
- Assisted in preparing intravenous solutions, injections, irrigations and infusions when required.
- Organized medication room and monitored expiration dates on all products.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Rotated stock items based on first-in-first-out principle as directed by supervisor.
- Completed daily counts of controlled substances per facility protocol requirements.
- Performed quality assurance checks on drug storage areas periodically.
- Reviewed current orders against previous orders for accuracy before dispensing any medications or treatments.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Assisted in administering medications to patients according to established procedures.
CNA/ Insulin Certification
Fassnight Medical Solutions
Springfield, MO
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Skills
- Feeding assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient transfers
- Health monitoring
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Infection control practices
- Dressing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Physical stamina
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Medication assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- End-of-life care
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Patient hygiene assistance
Timeline
CNA
Strafford Care Center
03.2024 - Current
Level 1 Medication Aide
Turners Rock
01.2022 - 03.2024
CNA/ Insulin Certification
Fassnight Medical Solutions
11.2021 - 03.2023