ANA MORALES
Islandia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with experience at Good Samaritan Hospital, excelling in trauma assistance and cardiac monitoring. Recognized for teamwork and reliability, I leverage critical thinking and bilingual communication skills to enhance patient care and satisfaction in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional support and education to diverse communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
West Islip
01.2016 - Current
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients in a high-acuity ER environment
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with cardiac monitoring to support accurate diagnosis
- Assist in emergency procedures including wound care, splinting, IV insertion support, and trauma care
- Monitor and document vital signs and promptly report changes to nursing and medical staff
- Support rapid assessments and interventions for adult and pediatric traumas
- Assist Spanish-speaking patients with communication, improving patient satisfaction and understanding
- Operate cardiac monitors and assist in resuscitation procedures including CPR
- Recognized as 'Employee of the Month' for teamwork, reliability, and dedication
Volunteer Nurse Assistant
Community Health Outreach Program
Brentwood
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated community members on disease prevention and wellness
- Supported vaccination clinics and blood drives
- Connected underserved individuals with community healthcare resources
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided ADLs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and repositioning
- Ensured fall prevention, safety, and dignified care for residents
- Assisted with oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and safe patient transfers
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' conditions
- Protected residents with Dementia/Alzheimer's through attentive supervision
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Capella University
03-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Saint Paul School of Nursing
Queens, NY12.2024
Associate in Liberal Arts - General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY05.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Medication assistance
- Phlebotomy
- ADLs
- Infection control
- 12-lead EKGs
- Cardiac monitoring
- Triage support
- Trauma assistance
- CPR
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Ventilators
- Defibrillators
- Infusion pumps
- Bilingual communication
- Active listening
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- De-escalation
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association, Saint Paul School of Nursing
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NY, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant, NY, Active
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Nurse Assistant, Community Health Outreach Program, Brentwood, NY, 2022, Educated community members on disease prevention and wellness, Supported vaccination clinics and blood drives, Connected underserved individuals with community healthcare resources
Awards
- Nursing Excellence Award, Saint Paul School of Nursing, 2023
- Community Service Award, Suffolk Community College, 2021
- Employee of the Month, Good Samaritan Hospital, 2020
Core Competencies
Patient assessment, Vital signs, Wound care, Pain management, Medication assistance, Phlebotomy, ADLs, Infection control, 12-lead EKGs, Cardiac monitoring, Triage support, Trauma assistance, CPR, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Ventilators, Defibrillators, Infusion pumps, Bilingual communication, Active listening, Teamwork, Empathy, Critical thinking, De-escalation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Nurse Assistant
Community Health Outreach Program
01.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Saint Paul School of Nursing
Associate in Liberal Arts - General Studies
Suffolk Community College