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Vincent Rivas

Personal Trainer And CNA
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Agency CNA (Bath Aid & Floor CNA)

WSi
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Work roughly 32+ hours a week as a CNA at different facilities within the city of Colorado Springs
  • Facilities: Mount St. Francis Nursing Center, The Center at Centennial, Springs Village, Colonial Columns Health & Rehabilitation Center, Palisades at Broadmoor Park, Kiowa Hills, Urban Laboratories, Falcon Heights, Advance Medical Rehabilitation (worked at least 8 hours at each facility)
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

CNA

Namaste Alzheimer's Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Work 40+ hours weekly as a CNA, working with up to 16 residents that vary in the stages of the Alzheimer's disease
  • Perform the critical skills as a CNA such as assist with hygiene, feeding, clothing, ADLs, and comfort within the facility.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Delivered groceries, restaurant orders, etc. to customers in the southern region of Colorado Springs and Greeley
  • Completed 20-30 hours weekly outside the academic school year (Late August to early December; Late January to early May)
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.

Admissions and Recruiting Intern

Atlas Preparatory School
Colorado Springs, Colorado
5 2015 - 8 2015
  • Assisted with the recruitment and registration process for incoming families
  • Participated and helped organize door-to-door canvassing and registration events in nearby neighborhoods
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences Pre-Health -

University of Northern Colorado
Greely, Colorado
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

Licensed CNA in the state of Colorado and Florida

Compassionate communication

Vital signs monitoring

Bathing Assistance

Feeding Assistance

Proficient in Matrix, PPC, Sentry, and Relies websites

Goal Oriented/ task driven

Organization/ attention to detail

Open minded

Communication

Leadership

Dementia Certified

CPR and BLS certified

Licensed CNA in the state of Colorado and Florida

Volunteer/ Research

  • I9sports, Youth Soccer Coach, Summer 2019, Had the opportunity to teach the fundamentals of soccer to children between the ages of 9 to 11 years old; Coached these determined children to 7-1 season in hopefully a rememberable summer for them., They learned how to communicate with their teammates respectfully, how to be a teammate, learned how to play different positions during different moments of the game, and most importantly respecting their opponents in triumph and defeat., Michael.hedquist@i9sports.com, 719-204-4779
  • Immunotoxicology Laboratory, Research Assistant, 08/2019-08/2020, Researched the immune defense response of mice by introducing the mice to different chemicals, food, and/or introducing the host to pathogens or antibodies, Studied the genetics that were passed down to the new generations to observe their antibodies that would be produced in an immune response., Handled and transported lab materials as well as test subjects, Performed injections and incisions on the subjects., Tested the immune function, cells and antibodies count of the mice on different instruments like a PCR system and hemocytometer., Gregory.dekrey@unco.edu, 970-351-2493

Timeline

Agency CNA (Bath Aid & Floor CNA)

WSi
05.2022 - 05.2024

CNA

Namaste Alzheimer's Center
10.2021 - 05.2022

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
08.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences Pre-Health -

University of Northern Colorado
08.2017 - 05.2021

Admissions and Recruiting Intern

Atlas Preparatory School
5 2015 - 8 2015
Vincent RivasPersonal Trainer And CNA