Alexis De La Torre
Hawthorne
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated certified nursing assistant with hands-on experience in a rehabilitation center along with patient transporting, safety monitoring, and direct patient interaction in fast-paced medical and community settings. Experienced in supporting patient comfort, communicating effectively with nurses and families, and prioritizing safety and dignity during care and mobility assistance. Proven ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams while following protocols. Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant position in a hospital where I can provide attentive, respectful, and patient-centered care to residents while continuing to grow in the healthcare field as a pre-med student.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marina Pointe Healthcare & Subacute
2026.02 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities like showering, oral care, hair, and shaving.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments to ensure adherence to health standards.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Handed out food trays and fed those that required feedings.
- Built relationships with patients and their family members, making them feel seen and heard.
- Answered call lights and attended to any worries or tasks patients needed.
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
2025.04 - Current
- Monitored participants during recreational activities to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
Surgical Shadowing
Dr. Linda Li, MD
2025.02 - Current
- Observed pre-operative consultations and post-operative consultations.
- Shadowed in the operating room, where I was familiarized with sterile techniques, surgical skills, and the surgery team bonding.
- Watched surgeries such as breast augmentations and face lifts along with procedures such as Botox, chemical peels, and lip filler.
- Sat in on online meetings with USC Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, where I was introduced to a variety of cases.
- Practiced how to insert an IV.
Hostess
North Italia
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Welcomed and seated guests while maintaining efficient table management, coordinating with servers to ensure an enjoyable dining experience.
- Provided ideal guest service by accommodating special requests and resolving concerns promptly.
- Cleaned the bathroom regularly to ensure the health and safety of guests.
- Partnered with the kitchen to coordinate the timing of guest seating, maintaining balanced server sections, and guest satisfaction.
Patient Transporter
UCLA Health
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Managed a timely response to urgent transport requests through a pager system, prioritizing patient safety and maintaining clear documentation of discharge procedures.
- Communicated with nurses to ensure that patient comfort and safety were first.
- Coordinated safe patient transport across hospital units while maintaining constant communication.
- Answered calls from a pager and transported patients from all floors to their required destination, usually their vehicles, as they were discharged patients.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Neuroscience
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2028
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Bishop Montgomery High School
Torrance, CA05.2024
Skills
Time management
Infection control
Organized
Bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance
Active listener
Safe patient transfer
Multitasker
Accurate patient documentation
Adaptable
CPR/BLS Certified
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License | State of California | Expiry 12/17/2028
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marina Pointe Healthcare & Subacute
2026.02 - Current
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
2025.04 - Current
Surgical Shadowing
Dr. Linda Li, MD
2025.02 - Current
Hostess
North Italia
2024.04 - 2024.08
Patient Transporter
UCLA Health
2023.03 - 2023.06
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Bishop Montgomery High School
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Neuroscience
University of California - Los Angeles