Certified Nursing Assistant
Resume:
BENJAMIN GALINDO
**** *. ****** ***, ******, CA *3704 • 559-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I will be attending Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts for my RN licensure. I had acquired certification as a nursing assistant and have been gaining much needed experience in a skilled nursing facility in hopes of building credibility in the career of my choice. Skills
● Enthusiastic caregiver
● Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
● Quick problem solver
● Works well with others
● Adaptive equipment, caregiver, CNA, Works,
Nursing, bathing, problem solver, Quick, Read,
Spanish, vital signs
● Timely and effective
Work History
Patient Care Assistant, 03/2019 to Current
Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, CA
● Perform chest compressions when patients code in high acuity zones.
● Received trauma patients via helicopter in a timely manner.
● Worked well under pressure during times of panic and pandemic.
● Assisted physicians in various procedures such as Lumbar Punctures, Parecentesis procedures, and wound care.
● Trained and knowledgeable in various splint techniques.
● Repositioning, turning, and transferring bariatric patients 350+lbs
● Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
● Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
● Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
● Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
● Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
● Red zone trained.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 04/2017 to 03/2019
Care Meridian – Fresno, CA
● Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
● Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
● Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
● Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
● Gathered and documented patient vital signs on timely basis.
● Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
● Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
● Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
● Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing. Certified Nursing Assistant, 07/2014 to 04/2017
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Fresno, CA
● Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
● Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
● Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
● Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
● Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
● Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 11/2014 to 02/2015
Elite Care – Fresno, CA
● Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
● Gathered and documented patient vital signs on timely basis.
● Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
● Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
● Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
● Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
● Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations. Customer Service Representative, 07/2014 to 10/2014 Alorica – Fresno, CA
● Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems while leveraging personal expertise to find appropriate solutions.
● Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
● Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
● Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
● Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 11/2011 to 09/2013
Golden Living Center – Fresno, CA
● Read and record temperature, pulse, and respiration
● -Prepared patients' rooms prior to their arrival
● -Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
● -Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
● -Assisted in transferring residents in and out of wheel-chairs and adaptive equipment
● -Assisted nursing with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, and regular catheter insertion. Education
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2011
Golden Living Training Center - Fresno, CA
Certifications
Certified Nursing AssistantCertification No. 00829328
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