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Rafael A. Vidal

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Waterloo

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Patient-centered, compassionate, with two years of experience in long-term care. Experience assisting elderly residents with personal hygiene, mobility, and emotional support, while maintaining dignity and respect. Committed to creating a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment, very respectful about confidentiality and privacy. Bilingual: Spanish and English.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harmony Waterloo
10.2024 - Current

Supported elderly residents in daily living activities with dignity and respect.

Monitored and documented vital signs accurately.

Offered emotional support to patients and families.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ravenwood Specialty Care
08.2023 - Current

Provide direct care to patients, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and nutrition needs.

Record and report patient observations to nursing staff, adhering to infection control standards.

Retail member

Panera Bread
10.2022 - 08.2023

Responsible to make dishes according to the menu provided, engage and help customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2001 -

Skills

Dementia and Alzheimer's care

Patient-focused care

Direct patient care

Responding to emergencies

Companionship and emotional support

Interests

National Honors Society, Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Cross Country

Accomplishments

I participated in the daily care of up to 27 patients per shift, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.

I trained and mentored five new Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), helping them quickly adapt to the facility's procedures and standards.

I provided palliative end-of-life care to hospice patients, receiving positive feedback from families.

I assisted with mobility and transfers, resulting in zero patient falls for two years.

I supported the nursing staff during emergencies, contributing to the rapid and effective stabilization of patients.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harmony Waterloo
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ravenwood Specialty Care
08.2023 - Current

Retail member

Panera Bread
10.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Iowa
05.2001 -
Rafael A. VidalCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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