Susana Mills
Lubbock
Summary
Caring CNA with 34-year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice CNA
Traditions Home Health And Hospice
02.2021 - Current
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Hospice CNA
Area Community Hospice Of Plainvew
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Hospice CNA
Hospice Of The South Plains
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Hospice CNA
Area Community Hospice Of Plainview
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
CNA
Calvert Home Health
05.2013 - 09.2017
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Interim Home Health
03.2009 - 08.2013
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Home Care Solutions
04.2005 - 03.2009
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
11.2000 - 04.2005
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as taking temperatures, and pulse rates.
- Collected blood sample, and bodily fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment ad assistance to patients.
- Collected and documented patient vital signs.
- cross trained in different areas of the hospital.
CNA
Covenant Home Health
01.1997 - 11.2000
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Grand Court
03.1994 - 01.1999
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Specimen
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Patient Care and Safety
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Positioning Patients
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice CNA
Traditions Home Health And Hospice
02.2021 - Current
Hospice CNA
Hospice Of The South Plains
11.2017 - 04.2020
Hospice CNA
Area Community Hospice Of Plainvew
08.2017 - 01.2021
Hospice CNA
Area Community Hospice Of Plainview
08.2015 - 10.2017
CNA
Calvert Home Health
05.2013 - 09.2017
CNA
Interim Home Health
03.2009 - 08.2013
CNA
Home Care Solutions
04.2005 - 03.2009
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
11.2000 - 04.2005
CNA
Covenant Home Health
01.1997 - 11.2000
CNA
Grand Court
03.1994 - 01.1999
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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