VERONICA RAMOS
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with almost two years of experience caring for elderly and rehab residents.Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Albuquerque, NM
11.2022 - 07.2026
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Documented patient information accurately in an electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents in need.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health management and resources available.
- Trained new staff on best practices and facility protocols for care delivery.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted residents in walking safely to promote mobility and independence. with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort tomaintain an optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by a registered nurse or a physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- 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.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
CNA
Las Palomas Center
Albuquerque, US
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information.
- Assist patients with ADLs such as feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care.
- Assist the nurse with care of residents.
- Created a calming environment to enhance resident and family well-being.
- Administered therapeutic treatments, including non-sterile dressings, ice packs, and baths, to support patient recovery.
Education
High School -
Española Valley High School
Española, NMSkills
- Assist patients with ADLs such as feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information
- Assist nurse with care of residents
- Build a relaxing environment for resident and family members
- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths
Timeline
Cna
Fiesta Park Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 07.2026
CNA
Las Palomas Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
High School -
Española Valley High School