Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Experience with hospice settings.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Substitute Teacher
Valley View Independent School District
08.2009 - Current
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Supervised an average of 25-30 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, field trips
Participated as a chaperone for out of town student-school conferences
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including attendance logs and daily instruction material
Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
Sales Administrator, Sales, Customer Service
A&A Accessories
01.2006 - 07.2009
Supervised a sales force of 10 sales associates.
In charge of daily and weekly inventory.
Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Trained all incoming sales team members.
Managed weekly payroll.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints .
Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
Certified Nursing Assistant
VIP Home Health Care Inc
09.2002 - 01.2006
Transfers/Ambulation, Cleaning, Laundry, Meal Preparation, Remind of Self Administered Medications, Bathing, Dressing, Exercising, Feeding, Grooming, Routine Hair/Skin Care, Toileting.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Maintained clean, healthy and safe environment.
Education
Certified Nurse Aide -
Region One Education Service Center
06-2024
BLS Provider -
Region One Education Service Center
05-2024
Certification - Activity Director
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
2010
Certification - Substitute Teacher Certification
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX
2006
Certification - Physical Therapy Technician
New Start School
McAllen, TX
2002
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Start School
McAllen, TX
2001
Associate of Applied Science - Communication Sciences
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Reynosa, Mexico
1990
Skills
Efficient and reliable team player
Conflict resolution techniques
Strong collaborator
Compassionate caregiver
Direct patient care
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Mobility assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Healthcare ethics
CNA certification
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
CPR/AED Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Valley View Independent School District
08.2009 - Current
Sales Administrator, Sales, Customer Service
A&A Accessories
01.2006 - 07.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
VIP Home Health Care Inc
09.2002 - 01.2006
Certification - Activity Director
South Texas College
Certification - Substitute Teacher Certification
University of Texas Pan American
Certification - Physical Therapy Technician
New Start School
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Start School
Associate of Applied Science - Communication Sciences
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
CPR/AED Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Certified Nurse Aide -
Region One Education Service Center
BLS Provider -
Region One Education Service Center
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