Yonelis Cabrera
Orange,MA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, notably at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Proven track record in improving team efficiency and patient well-being through compassionate care and strong communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Personal Care Assistant
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations Ekg,heart monitoring (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Home Care Inc
08.2011 - 10.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Medical Assistant
Medical Center Dr Betancourt
02.2000 - 11.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MANo Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA12-2026
No Degree - Certificate Nurses Aide (CNA)
Fieldstone School
90 Madison St Worcester,MA 0160805-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
- Blood glucose testing
- Condition monitoring
- Conducting intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- G-tube care
- Infection control procedures
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Accomplishments
As a certified nurse aide, I take immense pride in my accomplishment of successfully completion or rigorous training program in obtaining my certification. This journey has not only equipped me with essential skill and knowledge but has also deepened my passion for providing compassionate care for those in need. Additional, becoming a certified nurse aide has not only been an accomplishment but also a stepping stone towards a fulfilling career in Healthcare. I am commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, as I believe that every experience contributes to my ability to provide the highest level of care to those I serve.
Certification
basic life support (BLS) American red cross
Nurse aide
CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
02.2020 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Comfort Home Care Inc
08.2011 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Medical Center Dr Betancourt
02.2000 - 11.2007
No Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
No Degree - Certificate Nurses Aide (CNA)
Fieldstone School
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