Rowena Aguiar
Waimanalo,HI
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Queens Medical Center, adept at patient-focused care and vital sign monitoring. Excelled in collecting specimens and documenting patient behaviors, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Known for exceptional observational skills and a compassionate approach, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and care quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.2023 - Current
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Castle Hoapital
Kailua, Hawaii
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
GED -
Kailua High School
Kailua, HI03-1993
Skills
- Collecting specimens
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Castle Hoapital
11.2021 - 03.2022
GED -
Kailua High School
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