Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Esmeralda Barrios

Rio Hondo,TX

Summary

Assistant Nurse with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Assistant Nurse in home health care and hospice care settings. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. Focused on optimising patient care standards and delivering exceptional support to interdisciplinary staff. Capable of handling specimens, maintaining aseptic strategies, meeting personal care needs, updating documentation and managing other diverse needs. Open and clear communicator with well-organised nature and proactive mentality.

Work history

Waiter Assistant

Rio viejo
Rio Hondo, Tx
01 2016 - 11 2017
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
  • Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
  • Helped bar staff prepare garnishes and mix cocktails during busy bar periods.

Manicurist

1 st class nails
Harlingen , Tx
02 2018 - 12 2018
  • Provided training and mentoring to new staff to maximise performance.
  • Cleaned and sanitised equipment and workstations.
  • Performed speciality services such as acrylic nails.
  • Customised nails with intricate designs, crystals and detail to customer specifications.

Manicurist

Spa nail bar
Harlingen , Tx
09 2019 - 02 2021
  • Provided training and mentoring to new staff to maximise performance.
  • Responded to customer requests and concerns in timely manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitised equipment and workstations.
  • Filled in for additional shifts during busy periods and fellow employee absences or vacations.
  • Stored chemicals correctly for optimal safety.
  • Applied make up on clients for personal, business or performance needs.

CNA

Treasure Hills healthcare & Rehabilitación center
Harlingen, Tx
06 2023 - 10 2023
  • Recognised and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Administered simple range of motion exercises.
  • Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.

CNA

Synergy Home Health Care
Mcallen , Tx
01 2024 - 09 2024
  • Contributed to workflow optimisation to achieve patient care objectives and organisational goals.
  • Supported patient mobility needs and transported to appointments.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support.
  • Cleaned and organised patients' living quarters.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

CNA

Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville, Tx
10 2024 - Current
  • Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
  • Administered simple range of motion exercises.
  • Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Collected and delivered biological samples such as urine and blood for testing.
  • Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct supervision and in alignment with medical centre's policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, ambulation and locomotion.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
  • Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.

Education

Diploma -

Rio hondo high school
08/2018 - 05/2022

PCT - Medical

J&R training school
02/2024 - 05/2024

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Reliable transportation
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • Feeding assistance
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Charting expertise
  • Effectively interacts with patients and families
  • Wound care
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Bilingual in [language]
  • Quality patient care
  • Personal care
  • Healthcare support

Timeline

Waiter Assistant

Rio viejo
01 2016 - 11 2017

Manicurist

1 st class nails
02 2018 - 12 2018

Manicurist

Spa nail bar
09 2019 - 02 2021

CNA

Treasure Hills healthcare & Rehabilitación center
06 2023 - 10 2023

CNA

Synergy Home Health Care
01 2024 - 09 2024

CNA

Valley Baptist Medical Center
10 2024 - Current

Diploma -

Rio hondo high school
08/2018 - 05/2022

PCT - Medical

J&R training school
02/2024 - 05/2024
Esmeralda Barrios