Vianca Alejo Santana
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Prepare patient for examination, test, or explain procedures. Provide basic patient care, record and symptoms or change in patient conditions. Consult and coordinate with healthcare personal or supervise and report to the team members, instruct individuals, families or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manatee Springs Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
2022.10 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oppidan
2020.07 - 2022.12
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland North Sarasota
2014.10 - 2018.10
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Point Pleasant
2013.06 - 2014.06
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Registered Nurse
Antonio Guiteraz Hospital
1997.07 - 2009.08
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Calixto Garcia Hospital
1995.07 - 1997.07
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
- Answer patient calls and determine how to assist them
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen
Education
Workforce Development Certificate of Completion -
KentuckianaWorks Power of Program
Louisville, KYDiploma - Nursing Assistance
Southwest Florida Technical Institute
Bradenton, FL05.2013
ESL Certificate of Completion -
International Institute
St Louis, MO10.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Instituto Politecnico De La Salud Dr.Carlos J Finl
Havana, Cuba07.1995
High School Diploma -
Jose Marti
C Habana, Cuba07.1991
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-Focused Care
- Documenting Behaviors
- Transporting Patients
- Health Screening
- Critical Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Paperwork Processing
- Infection Control
- Medical Testing
- Specimen Preparation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified nursing assistant 03/21/2023
Registered Medical Assistant 07/27/2023
Registered Phlebotomy Technician 07/27/2023
Registered Electrocardiograph Technician 07/27/2023
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 11/08/2022
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manatee Springs Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
2022.10 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oppidan
2020.07 - 2022.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland North Sarasota
2014.10 - 2018.10
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Point Pleasant
2013.06 - 2014.06
Registered Nurse
Antonio Guiteraz Hospital
1997.07 - 2009.08
Registered Nurse
Calixto Garcia Hospital
1995.07 - 1997.07
Workforce Development Certificate of Completion -
KentuckianaWorks Power of Program
Diploma - Nursing Assistance
Southwest Florida Technical Institute
ESL Certificate of Completion -
International Institute
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Instituto Politecnico De La Salud Dr.Carlos J Finl
High School Diploma -
Jose Marti
Certified nursing assistant 03/21/2023
Registered Medical Assistant 07/27/2023
Registered Phlebotomy Technician 07/27/2023
Registered Electrocardiograph Technician 07/27/2023
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 11/08/2022
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