Samantha Mondragon
Bellflower,CA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing high quailty level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented CNA with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Elena Healthcare Center
03.2023 - Current
- Experience with working in subacute, and acute care
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording ADL's, fluid intake, and output.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery,
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Care Giver
Guiding Ways SILS Inc.
12.2016 - 05.2022
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts and hoyer lift.
- Prepared records of client behavior, health and activities and notified supervisors of significant changes.
Education
Downey Adult School
Downey, CAHigh School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
Bellflower, CA06.2012
Skills
- Time Management
- PPE Usage
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Helping With Medication
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Attention to Detail
- Catheter Care
Certification
- CNA License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Elena Healthcare Center
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
Care Giver
Guiding Ways SILS Inc.
12.2016 - 05.2022
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
Bellflower High School
- CNA License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED certified
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