Yahima Lopez
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at A Guardian Group Homes, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through individualized care and emotional support, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting independence. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and respond promptly to patient needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Private Care
09.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cna
Home Health Care One on One
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
CNA
A Guardian Group Homes
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- 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
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Carin Profesional Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Associate of Science - I Studied Nursing
EDP University
Puerto Rico09-2022
High School Diploma -
Antonio Guiteras Holmes
Cuba,Havana 02-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Compassionate communication
- Emergency response
- Health monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Light housekeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Private Care
09.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
A Guardian Group Homes
01.2017 - 01.2018
Cna
Home Health Care One on One
02.2016 - 01.2019
CNA
Carin Profesional Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - I Studied Nursing
EDP University
High School Diploma -
Antonio Guiteras Holmes
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