Ana P. Polanco
44625 Roosevelt St Unit 3 Fort Riley
Summary
Personable and compassionate with a natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kaiser Permanente, Downey, CA
Downey, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Working in a hospital setting, I work on the Med-Surg Telemetry floor, but I do get floated to other floors. I have experience on Pediatrics/PICU, orthopedics, and oncology floors.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Electronic documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Brookfield Health Center, Downey, CA
Downey, CA
11.2022 - 07.2025
- A nursing facility that specializes in short-term care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
Associates - Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Science
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park06-2022
Skills
- Helped residents improve their daily activities until able to do so independently Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable team player
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Electronic charting; Point Click Care, Epic
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Infection control procedures
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kaiser Permanente, Downey, CA
03.2026 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Brookfield Health Center, Downey, CA
11.2022 - 07.2025
Associates - Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Science
East Los Angeles College