Yadira Cruz
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Ambitious 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Nurses On Wheels
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2011 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cna
Alemeda Oaks Nursing Home
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma - High School Graduate
South San Antonio High School
San Antonio, TX08.2001
Skills
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Valid State driver's license
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cna
Nurses On Wheels
07.2011 - 03.2024
Cna
Alemeda Oaks Nursing Home
01.2006 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - High School Graduate
South San Antonio High School