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Paz Aparicio

Pittsburg,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Shadelans Post Acute, delivering exceptional patient care and promoting independence. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and meal preparation, I foster positive healing environments through effective interpersonal communication and attentive support, ensuring patient dignity and comfort while adhering to care plans.

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated [Job Title] brings [Number]-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Care Plus Services
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

CNA

Shadelans Post Acute
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
  • Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reutlinger Comunity
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Home Health Aide

01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Education

GED -

Concord Adult Education
Concord, CA
03-1993

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Care plan adherence

Certification

CPR,CNA,

Languages

English

Timeline

CNA

Shadelans Post Acute
10.2024 - 02.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reutlinger Comunity
08.2022 - 10.2024

Home Health Aide

Care Plus Services
01.2021 - Current

Home Health Aide

01.2020 - 02.2022

GED -

Concord Adult Education