BENJAMIN GALINDO

**** *. ****** ***, ******, CA *3704 • 559-***-**** • adecrh@r.postjobfree.com

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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