Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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ALEXA CADENA ARELLANO

Norristown

Summary

CNA

Dedicated nursing professional with hands on experience providing quality care to patients. Skilled in providing comfort, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Compassionate nursing professional experienced in providing quality patient care in a variety of settings. Skilled in collecting vital signs, providing wound care, administering medication, and assisting with patient mobility. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and respectful care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Markley Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Takes the patients weight
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

CNA

Community Care & Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - Current
  • Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
  • Interpreted and explained medical instructions to patients and family members
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines

CNA

Corona Post Acute
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
  • Followed manufacturer's instructions when using selected equipment, accounting for patient's size, preexisting conditions, and age
  • Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
  • Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding

Education

High School Diploma -

Mission Viejo High School
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Bathing and Dressing

Certification

  • CNA License
  • Home Health Aide License
  • Restorative Nursing Assistant Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CNA

Markley Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current

CNA

Community Care & Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - Current

CNA

Corona Post Acute
12.2019 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Mission Viejo High School
ALEXA CADENA ARELLANO