Yoancy Alvarez
Irvine,CA
Summary
Compassionate CNA Student with background in hands-on patient care and support, medical terminology knowledge, and emergency response training. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Proven track record of improving patient comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing during previous healthcare experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA Student
SISU Care Program
Santa Ana, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures according to protocols established by the facility.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during mealtimes and recorded it on appropriate forms.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Assistant Caregiver
Katherine Merage
Laguna Beach, CA
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Attended training sessions related to caring for elderly or disabled individuals.
- Ensured safety of clients at all times by monitoring their movements.
- Assisted elderly and disabled individuals with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversation and playing games.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan future care strategies.
- Educated families about proper nutrition and hygiene practices for elderly individuals.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained a clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while paying attention to detail.
- Supported physical therapy sessions by providing assistance with exercises.
- Administered medications according to prescription instructions.
- Provided emotional support to clients struggling with depression or anxiety.
Data Entry Intern
Humanitas Staffing
Santa Ana, CA
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed an understanding of the organization's system for data entry and retrieval.
- Assisted with other clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, sorting mail.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Prepared spreadsheets for review by management personnel using MS Excel software.
- Processed confidential documents accurately according to established procedures.
- Updated existing spreadsheet records by adding new entries as required.
- Entered large volumes of numerical and alpha-numeric data into appropriate databases quickly and accurately.
Caregiver
Family Member
Tustin, CA
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Education
Certification in Nursing Assistance - Nursing Assistance
SISU Care
Santa Ana, CA09-2024
Irvine High School
Irvine, CA06-2019
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Personal care assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Care
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Training
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA Student
SISU Care Program
07.2024 - Current
Data Entry Intern
Humanitas Staffing
03.2020 - 02.2022
Assistant Caregiver
Katherine Merage
08.2019 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Family Member
07.2016 - 09.2018
Certification in Nursing Assistance - Nursing Assistance
SISU Care
Irvine High School
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