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Nichelle Sifontes

Owings Mills ,MD

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Autumn Lake Healthcare
Sykesville, MD
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to a 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.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Spanish Medical Interpreter- Video Remote

AMN Healthcare
Owings Mills, MD
10.2021 - 11.2023
  • Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
  • Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
  • Worked with physicians to ensure accurate communication during patient exams.
  • Assisted Spanish-speaking patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Translated medical documents from English to Spanish for patient records.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Explained medical terminology in layman's terms for non-medical personnel in both English and Spanish languages.

Spanish Community Interpreter - On-Site

Ad-Astra Inc
Silver Spring, MD
04.2016 - 09.2021
  • Provided interpretation services between English and target language in a range of settings.
  • Adhered to professional codes of conduct when interpreting.
  • Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate information was relayed between patient and doctor.
  • Interpreted accurately during meetings, interviews and court proceedings.
  • Maintained confidentiality and respected privacy rights of all parties involved in the interpretation process.
  • Utilized active listening skills to interpret verbal communications accurately.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient-focused care
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Infection control procedures
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Relations
  • Care plan implementation
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Geriatric Care
  • Vital signs monitoring

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • CNA License (90-day Letter). License# CNA20240726. Received through Maryland Board of Nursing.
  • ALTA 80-hour Medical Interpreter Certificate. Received on November 28, 2021.

Accomplishments

  • CNA/GNA Training Certificate. Awarded by the It-Works Inc Training Center, located in Baltimore Maryland
  • Salutatorian of the graduating CNA/GNA class of May 2024
  • Academic Honors candidate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Autumn Lake Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Spanish Medical Interpreter- Video Remote

AMN Healthcare
10.2021 - 11.2023

Spanish Community Interpreter - On-Site

Ad-Astra Inc
04.2016 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morgan State University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

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