Ronica Martinez
Fresno,CA
Summary
I am a certified nursing assistant with 15+ years of nursing experience with a background of working with a diverse healthcare community. I have experience to apply my knowledge and skills anywhere. Currently seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
First Choice Home Health & Hospice
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Clean bedding and personal areas
- Assisted with oral care
Home Health Aide
Libertana
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Perform bed baths
- Assist in Oral hygiene
- Make sure there is clean linen and bedding to create a clean environment
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Clean and change wounds
IHHS Worker
In Home Supportive Services
08.2021 - Current
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted with ADLs
- Clean and bathe patients
- Clean linen and bedding
- Oral Care
Home Health Aide
Right At Home, Home Health Care
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Performed oral care
Home Health Aide
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Clean and change wound vacs
- Performed oral care
- Turned patients every two hours to prevent decubitus ulcers
Patient Care Assistant
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
04.2009 - 11.2011
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Performed clerical duties and light duties
- Flushing Hemo-Vacs drains and I-P drains
- Obtained a high patient caseload
Patient Care Assistant
University Medical Center, UMC
08.2002 - 04.2009
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Performed bed baths.
- Turned patients every two hours.
- Performed trachea care and measure chest tube input/output.
- Aided in flushing Hemo-Vacs and J-P drains.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06.2006
Skills
- Compassionate Client Care
- ADL Support
- Care Plan Assessment
- Personal Grooming Care
- Dietary Needs
- Administering Medicines
- Interpersonal Communications
- Medical Charting
- Recording Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- CNA certification, Home Health and Hospice
- CPR/ First AID certification
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
First Choice Home Health & Hospice
07.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Libertana
11.2022 - Current
IHHS Worker
In Home Supportive Services
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Right At Home, Home Health Care
07.2021 - 10.2022
Home Health Aide
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice
11.2011 - 08.2013
Patient Care Assistant
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
04.2009 - 11.2011
Patient Care Assistant
University Medical Center, UMC
08.2002 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certified
- First Aid Certified
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