Natividad Vazquez
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Highly dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 14+ years experience providing exceptional patient care in both hospital setting and long term care facilities. Seeking to fulfill a position within a reputable health care organization where I can provide my best clinical skills, obtain new clinical skills, and grow as an individual within the healthcare industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Brooksville, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Provided direct care to patients with physical disabilities, including assisting them with daily activities and therapeutic exercises.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Observed any changes in patient condition and promptly reported it to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures related to infection control practices in order to maintain a clean environment for all patients and residents.
- Encouraged positive behavior among residents while maintaining respect for their rights.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Nursing Technician
Bayfront Health Brooksville
Brooksville, FL
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing and dressing patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient vital signs and other health related information.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition or reaction to treatments.
- Assisted with the collection of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Conducted patient rounds to observe physical condition and assess needs.
- Reported any unusual behaviors or changes in conditions to the nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights promptly when needed by the patient or family member.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism while interacting with diverse groups within the hospital setting.
- Provided emotional support to help alleviate fear or anxiety associated with hospitalization.
- Observed infection control practices while providing patient care services.
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
- Assisted patients gently and respectfully with daily living activities and documented care per unit protocols.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Completed daily patient charting on computer with [Software] and [Software].
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
Brooksville, FL
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooksville Healthcare Center
Brooksville, FL
05.2008 - 12.2013
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Ability to work effectively in high stress/fast paced
- Electrocardiogram(EKG)
- Self motivated
- Team player
- BLS Certified
- Basic computer knowledge
- Patient focused care/Emotional support
- Monitoring/Recording vital signs
- Patient Safety
- Activities of Daily Living
- Adaptive equipment use
- Patient Positioning
- Injury Prevention
- Supply Restocking
- Emergency Response
- Biohazard Disposal
- Feeding Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Medical Terminology
- Specimen Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Reliability
- Oral Hygiene
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Nursing Technician
Bayfront Health Brooksville
10.2018 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
07.2014 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooksville Healthcare Center
05.2008 - 12.2013
- Certified nursing assistant
- BLS Certified
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