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Ramona Cardona-lemire

Royalton,IL

Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. 

Efficient and reliable CNA with years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.

I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant that is well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. 

Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.

Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.

CNA skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to raise the stature and rankings of health care facilities.

Responsible CNA with excellent communication skills demonstrated by four years of experience in healthcare.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frankfort Care Center
West Frankfort, IL
08.2017 - Current
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Memorial Hospital-Carbondale: Mc Clallen Gerald DO
Carbondale, IL
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frankfort Care Center
West Frankfort, IL
12.2014 - 11.2016
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hurricane Creek
Herrin, IL
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Certified Nursing assistant

Addus Home Health
Marion,, IL
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Zeigler-Royalton
Mulkey
2014

Skills

Adaptable

Efficient and reliable team player

CPR/First Aid certified

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Compassionate

Compassionate caregiver

Patient-focused care

Feeding assistance expert

Trustworthy companion
Companionship and emotional support
Committed team player
Foley catheter removal familiarity
Preceptor
Patient/family focused
Strategic decision making
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
CPR certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frankfort Care Center
08.2017 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Memorial Hospital-Carbondale: Mc Clallen Gerald DO
11.2016 - 08.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frankfort Care Center
12.2014 - 11.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hurricane Creek
11.2014 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing assistant

Addus Home Health
05.2014 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Zeigler-Royalton

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