Smeralda Paul
LAUDERDALE LAKES
Summary
Skilled CNA with a strong foundation in assisting with daily living activities and patient transfers. Known for delivering outstanding customer service while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance patient well-being and care. Dedicated CNA with expertise in vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and mobility support. Proven ability to enhance patient care and ensure safety in daily living activities. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Springtree Health & Rehab
Sunrise
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Recorded resident care activities in electronic health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families about care plans.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Ensured safe, clean environment for patients by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes. Reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Tracked food intake and output based on nursing staff guidance.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients through meal service, feeding assistance, and safe ambulation and positioning.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
CNA
st john nursing center
Lauderdale Lakes
01.2006 - 06.2017
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in training new staff on care procedures and protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Lpn
Sigma School of Nursing
Oakland Park07-2012
High School Diploma -
Continentale High School
06-2008
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living activities
- Customer service
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Lifting and transferring
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
Timeline
CNA
Springtree Health & Rehab
07.2017 - Current
CNA
st john nursing center
01.2006 - 06.2017
Lpn
Sigma School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Continentale High School