Daphne Cruz
Saylorsburg
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to patients. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Hardworking professional, and easily adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes Hospital
Stroudsburg
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks as needed
- Operated EKG machines and monitored equipment functionality
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to team
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff
Head of Podiatry & Medical Assistant
Pocono Foot & Ankle Consultants
Stroudsburg
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted podiatrists during patient examinations and treatments
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for procedures
- Educated patients on foot care and post-treatment instructions clearly
- Managed patient records and scheduled follow-up appointments efficiently
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed regularly
- Supported insurance verification processes for patients' treatment plans
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment consistently
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Assisted Podiatrist with patient examinations and treatments, including wound care and nail trimming
Cake Decorator
Walmart
Mount Pocono
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Decorated cakes using various techniques and tools for customer orders
- Assisted customers in selecting cake designs and flavors based on preferences
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the decorating station and equipment
- Followed safety and health regulations while working with food products
- Trained new staff on cake decorating techniques and best practices effectively
Textile Design Assistant
George Wright Designs
New York
06.1997 - 02.2010
- Interpreted customer designs and proposals brought by high scale interior design companies
- Sketched out layouts including wallpapers, several fabrics, and interior decorations with fellow coworkers and proposes designs to customers for their approval
- Painted and added finishing details to send off to companies for customer use
- Conducted trend research to inform seasonal design collections and color palettes
Education
Medical Assistant Certification
Monroe Carrier & Technical Institute
Bartonsville, PA06-2022
Fine Arts
Escuela Superior De Arte Carlos Baca Flor
Arequipa, Peru05-1988
High School Diploma -
Highschool San Martin De Socabava
Arequipa, Peru05-1985
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Patient monitoring
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Head of Podiatry & Medical Assistant
Pocono Foot & Ankle Consultants
05.2021 - 10.2022
Cake Decorator
Walmart
08.2015 - 05.2019
Textile Design Assistant
George Wright Designs
06.1997 - 02.2010
Medical Assistant Certification
Monroe Carrier & Technical Institute
Fine Arts
Escuela Superior De Arte Carlos Baca Flor
High School Diploma -
Highschool San Martin De Socabava
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