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Yoan R. Garcia

Miami,FL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Hialeah Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response, I excel in providing exceptional patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to document patient information accurately and respond swiftly to urgent needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hialeah Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MIami, FL
02.2015 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hialeah Rehab Center
Hialeah, Florida
10.2000 - 02.2015
  • Prepare meals for patients.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant - Health And Wellness

La Esperanza
425 E 25 St. Hialeah. FL 33010
09-2017

High School Diploma -

Heroes De Bolivia
Guines Habana, Cuba
07-1994

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient transportation
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient care documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Feeding assistance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hialeah Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2015 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hialeah Rehab Center
10.2000 - 02.2015

Certified Nurse Assistant - Health And Wellness

La Esperanza

High School Diploma -

Heroes De Bolivia