Nayeli Lerma
Fontana,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
UCI Medical Center - Level One Trauma
Orange, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
CNA
Riverwalk Post Acute
Riverside, CA
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange High School
Orange, CA06-2017
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Observing responses
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Conducting intakes
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Condition Monitoring
- Reliable team player
- Ambulation Assistance
- Range of motion exercises
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CNA
- CPR
Timeline
CNA
UCI Medical Center - Level One Trauma
04.2022 - Current
CNA
Riverwalk Post Acute
03.2015 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Orange High School
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