PAULNA THELISMA
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans. Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Supported needs of 10 residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
1 Year 5 Months- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted in daily patient care, promoting comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 10 residents under long-term care.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
2 Months- Provided catheter care by emptying and recording intake and output.
- Followed procedures regarding infection prevention and control and handling of hazardous waste.
- Assisted mobility-challenged patients with access to beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
- Delivered compassionate care for children and adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality service to all clients in a timely manner.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient environments, promoting hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.