Patricia Aguiar
Fall River,MA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Fall River Health Care
08.2004 - Current
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
People Inc.
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
CNA License - Health Aide
American Red Cross
Fall River, MA6 1999
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional High School
Fall River, MA5 2001
Cna license -
American Red Cross
Fall River, MASkills
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Catheter change and preparation
- Preparing meals
- Infection control procedures
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relations
- Respiratory equipment training
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting specimens
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Monitoring fluids
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Bilingual in [languages]
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
CNA
Fall River Health Care
08.2004 - Current
CNA
People Inc.
06.2003 - 05.2004
CNA License - Health Aide
American Red Cross
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional High School
Cna license -
American Red Cross
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