Ouida Garza
Refugio,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Village Green Holding, excelling in medication administration and vital signs assessment. Proven ability to provide emotional support and maintain infection control, ensuring a safe environment for residents. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Village Green Holding
Fayetteville, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Cna
River Ridge nursing
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
CNA
windsor morgan
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
CNA
guadalupe services
Fort Worth, TX
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Cna/Certified Medication Aide
palms nursing and rehabilitation
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Delmar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Emotional support
- Nutritional support
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and transferring
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CNA 1993
Timeline
Cna
Village Green Holding
10.2024 - Current
Cna
River Ridge nursing
04.2024 - 05.2024
CNA
windsor morgan
04.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
guadalupe services
01.2022 - 04.2023
Cna/Certified Medication Aide
palms nursing and rehabilitation
07.2019 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Delmar College