Patient Care Critical

Ana Cruz

*********@*****.*** C: 623-***-**** Peoria, AZ 85345

Summary

Dedicated CNA accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with a dependable, forward-thinking approach.

I am offering 10+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Excellent time management abilities with compassionate bedside manner and astute observational skills. Work well will patients of all ages especially in a geriatric setting. Have experience in Acute care, long term care, hospice, respiratory/critical care and home health care. Proven record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, family, and staff.

Skills

●Quick problem solver

●Collecting specimens

●Electronic charting

●Able to lift 25 + pounds

●Grooming and bathing assistance

●Monitoring fluids

●Documentation procedures expert

●Infection control procedures

●Helping with medication

●Performing patient intakes

●Collecting vital signs

●Respiratory equipment training

●Calm and level-headed under duress

●Patient relations

●Medical terminology knowledge

●Quality assurance controls

●Detail-oriented

●Assisting with personal grooming

●Understands medical procedures

●Charting expertise

●Understands mobility assistance needs

Experience

Select Specialty Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

CNA

03-Current

●Conducted routine checks on critical care patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate, monitoring O2 stats, helping, during rapid response and code blue, Full Code team.

●Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

●Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

●Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.

●Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

●Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

●Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

●Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.

●Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

●Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Palm Valley Rehabilitation And Care Center Goodyear, AZ

Certified Nursing Assistant

10/2018 - 01/2020

●Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

●Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

●Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

●Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.

●Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.

●Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.

●Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

●Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

●Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.

●Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.

●Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.

●Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

●Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

●Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.

●Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

●Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Education and Training

Globe High School- High school diploma May 2003

Eastern Arizona College - Certificate for nursing assistant 2002

East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center Mesa, AZ

LPN in Practical Nursing

Expected in 09/2021

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