Veronica Valdez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Covenant Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and adherence to healthcare ethics, ensuring dignified care for individuals with diverse needs.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trust Point Rehab
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Document on patient chart of any changes.
- Assist with blood draws, cleaning of foley care, EKG's.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Rooming patients for each clinic or providor.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by following infection control protocols.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montford Prison
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Assist with feeding during meal times and document intake and out take.
- Noticing and reporting any changes in a patients condition, including, wounds, skin breakdown, or changes in behavior.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Levelland Nursing Home
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with residents and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Advocated for residents rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Enhanced residents comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assist residents with feedings, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and monitoring food and liquid intake.
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of Lubbock
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting.
- Helping clients with transfers, ambulation, and positioning to maintain mobility and prevent falls.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisting with light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and changing linens.
- Providing support and comfort during the dying process, and assisting with family needs during bereavement.
- Communicating and coordinating care with the hospice team, including nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Hospice
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Assisted client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing client rooms.
- Maximized client satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Improved client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to both clients and families, fostering positive relationships during difficult times.
- Responded to client requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Notifying the hospice team of any changes in the patients condition or needs
- Educating family members about clients care and providing support to them.
Education
Certification - Nurse Aide
South Plains College
Levelland, TX06-2008
English
Levelland High School
Levelland, TX05-1995
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Light housekeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trust Point Rehab
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montford Prison
04.2017 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Levelland Nursing Home
03.2014 - 03.2017
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of Lubbock
05.2011 - 03.2014
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Hospice
08.2009 - 05.2011
Certification - Nurse Aide
South Plains College
English
Levelland High School
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