Alexa M. Vasquez
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Caring nursing student & assistant with 2-year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Rehabilitation Center
2021.05 - Current
- Provide high-quality patient care, acute-care, rehabilitation, and nursing-home settings
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Help resident ambulate with gait belt
- Documentation of changes in resident’s body functions/ behavior
- Aided with oral hygiene and mouth care of the unconscious patient
- Assist residents with turning and positioning resident: supine, side-lying, & use of lift sheet
- Ensure the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Guest Service Associate
European Wax Center
2018.12 - 2021.05
- Received Certificate for “Top Associate: Total Package Sales” for 2018 & 2019
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Anticipated guests' service needs by asking questions to better understand needs and listening to guest preferences.
Crew Member
McDonalds
2014.12 - 2018.05
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
COPE Health Scholar
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Volunteered within the hospital alongside nurses to provide assistance with offering water & snacks, patient ambulation & transfers, bathing, feeding, and restocking supplies
- Upon completion of over 300 hours received a certification of Patient Experience &
- Pre-Licensed Clinical Care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR Certified -
Westchester College of Nursing and Allied Health
2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Hawthorne Math & Science
California State University
2019
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Hawthorne, CA06.2014
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Catheter Care
- Positioning Patients
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Computer Literacy
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Rehabilitation Center
2021.05 - Current
Guest Service Associate
European Wax Center
2018.12 - 2021.05
COPE Health Scholar
2017.01 - 2018.01
Crew Member
McDonalds
2014.12 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR Certified -
Westchester College of Nursing and Allied Health
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Hawthorne Math & Science
California State University
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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