Venita Alsenat
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with 11 years of experience caring for Geriatrics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA Student Volunteer
The Orchard Post Acute Care
Whittier , CA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- 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.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
In Home Supportive Services
Gardena , CA
05.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Procareer College
Whittier, CA04-2024
High School Diploma -
Parkridge
Long Beach, CA06-2009
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate Care
- Infection Control
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Data Collection
- Professional Bedside Manner
Affiliations
- Intern at The Orchard Post Acute Care 16 hours a week, taking the state board exam April 15, 2024.
Timeline
CNA Student Volunteer
The Orchard Post Acute Care
03.2024 - Current
CNA
In Home Supportive Services
05.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Procareer College
High School Diploma -
Parkridge
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