Natalia Diaz
Concord,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Pass Healthcare Center
Concord, California
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Caregiver
All Seasons Homecare
Pleasant Hill, California
04.2016 - 04.2024
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Cna
Dublin, CA04-2024
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient mobility assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Basic hygiene support
- Record keeping
- Patient privacy compliance
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Pass Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
All Seasons Homecare
04.2016 - 04.2024
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Cna