Suleyma Hernandez
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Caring and compassionate Nursing Assistant provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
Overview
3
3
year of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Sherwood oak acute
Thousand Oaks
11.2023 - Current
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardenas
El Salvador 11-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fall prevention
- Specimen collection
- Patient care coordination
- Communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs
- Certified nursing assistant
- Personal hygiene support
- Feeding assistance expert
- CNA certification
- CPR certification
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Patient safety management
- Patient care technician
- Transport patients
- Teamwork
- Catheter monitoring
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Direct patient care
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Blood pressure measurement
- Personal hygiene assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Sherwood oak acute
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cardenas
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