Alexandra Aste
Glendale,CA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in compassionate patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient well-being and ensure timely interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
XYZ Nursing Home
Glendale, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff to coordinate care for residents.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
Nursing Assistant
Alzheimer's Orange County
Irvine, CA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care and support to clients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client health and behavior, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams to meet client needs.
Personal Care Attendant For Childcare Programs
UCP Orange County
Brea, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Supported students with physical disabilities in daily activities, including mobility assistance, personal care tasks, and use of assistive technology devices.
Life Skills Coach for Independent Supported Living
UCP Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed personalized action plans to address individual client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting strategies to maximize effectiveness of interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA05-2019
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts
Santa Ana06-2015
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Electronic charting
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Reliable team player
- Positioning patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
XYZ Nursing Home
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Alzheimer's Orange County
08.2019 - 08.2022
Personal Care Attendant For Childcare Programs
UCP Orange County
08.2019 - 03.2020
Life Skills Coach for Independent Supported Living
UCP Santa Barbara
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts