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Sandra S Garnica

Laredo,Tx

Summary

Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with a track record of delivering exceptional patient care and fostering effective communication in both English and Spanish. Proven success in enhancing patient mobility, ensuring safety, and utilizing electronic charting to improve documentation accuracy. Known for optimizing processes that lead to better healthcare outcomes while maintaining a compassionate approach in all interactions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Hospice
Laredo, Tx
07.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' emotions and needs for assistance.
  • Delivered compassionate care through assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.
  • Performed therapeutic exercises for immobile and paralyzed patients to enhance physical mobility.
  • Supported a friendly and positive environment for patients' visitors.
  • Ensured continual availability of inventory to support patient care needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Doctors Hospital of Laredo
Laredo, Tx
04.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated patients' daily living activities.
  • Enhanced workflow processes to meet patient care objectives.
  • Enhanced patient care through assistance with bathing, grooming, and meal times.
  • Relayed critical changes in health metrics to supervising RNs/LVNs.

Customer Service Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
Laredo, Tx
04.2020 - 06.2023
  • Confirmed necessary adjustments were executed to solve customer complaints.
  • Assess costs for requested services and manage payments or deposits.
  • Direct complex customer grievances to specialized teams for additional investigation.
  • Executed complaint resolution activities, including financial reimbursements and bill corrections.
  • Facilitated customer interactions by providing necessary support for inquiries and complaints.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, Tx
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Optimized procedures for improved patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated patient routines by assisting with personal care and nourishment.
  • Relayed important changes in patient status to supervising RNs/LVNs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Laredo, Tx
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Ensured safety and comfort in living environments for patients.
  • Streamlined processes to align with organizational objectives in healthcare.
  • Provided essential support for patients in completing fundamental self-care activities.
  • Evaluated patient conditions and recorded vital signs.
  • Performed tasks related to wound treatment, ensuring proper care of bedsores, pressure ulcers and postoperative wounds.

Education

High School Diploma -

Raymond and Tirza High School
Laredo, Tx
06.2015

Nurse Aide Certification -

Laredo Community College
Laredo, Tx
06.2015

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Able to lift more than 50 pounds
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Electronic charting
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Valid Texas driver's license

References

  • Valeria Soto, (956) 754- 9721
  • Ashley Alvarez, (956) 867-7475
  • Savahna Ochoa, (956) 765-0031

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Hospice
07.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Doctors Hospital of Laredo
04.2020 - Current

Customer Service Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2020 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Raymond and Tirza High School

Nurse Aide Certification -

Laredo Community College

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