Sandra Perez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and medical terminology. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and trust.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare Health Services
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2017 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare Health Services
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Recreational Leader
CCHA
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements of different activities to participants to prevent injury.
- Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
- Adjusted activity plans to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels.
- Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
- Remained cognizant of camper dietary restrictions and allergies, confirming proper snacks and meals were distributed to each camper.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CCHA
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Spohn Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Laborer/Helper
Bay
Corpus Christi, TX
Education
High school or equivalent - Nursing
Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Responsible
- Fast learner
- Dedicated
- Customer-oriented
- Personable and friendly
- Microsoft Office
- Facilities maintenance
- Cna Certified
- Home Health
- HHA
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Computer Literacy
- Spanish
- English
- Multilingual
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Adult Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data Entry
- Home Care
- Hospice Care
- Acute Care
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Customer Service
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Cleaning
- Medical terminology
- Medical Office Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Documentation review
- Classroom experience
- Alzheimer's care
- Recruiting
- OSHA (8 years)
- Pet care
- Front desk
- Clerical experience
- Dispatching
- Interviewing
- Typing
- Caregiving
- Conflict management
- Filing
- Bilingual
- Communication skills
- Infection Control Training
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs
- Hospital experience
- Adult education
- Training & development
- Customer service
- Data collection
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control practices
- Compassionate communication
- Positioning patients
- Toileting assistance
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare Health Services
05.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare Health Services
02.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
CCHA
01.2016 - 08.2016
Recreational Leader
CCHA
02.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christus Spohn Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2015
Laborer/Helper
Bay
High school or equivalent - Nursing
Kaplan College