Araceli Ponce Ramirez
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Newly licensed vocational nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and hands-on experience in medical support roles. Ready to bring clinical training, effective communication skills, and a dedication to providing high-quality care in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare setting. Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of patients, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
CRT Programs
Sylmar, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately processing and dispensing medication orders in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION
360 Behavioral Health
Van Nuys, CA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist special needs students in day to day activities.
- Working under LAUSD and their systems to care and tend to a specific student as a personal aid.
- Assisting LAUSD teachers and faculty in the behavior and habits of the child during school hours.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Van Nuys Behavioral Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assist patients with mental and physical disabilities through daily activities including eating, dressing, ambulating, etc.
- Worked through patients mental and physical disabilities to ensure their needs and preferences were being met on daily basis.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center
Sylmar, CA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Providing training and supervision to incoming CNAs.
- Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
Chatsworth, CA
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist patients with daily activities including eating, dressing, ambulating, etc.
- Delivered passionate support and assistance to residents and their families.
- Helped maintain a high standard of care for residents by answering call lights and monitoring behavior for signs of progress or regress.
- Created an atmosphere of warmth, enthusiasm, and positive energy for the patients.
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
Community Enhancement Services
Burbank, CA04.2025
Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy USA
Panorama City, CA09.2022
Medical Assistant -
National Career College
Panorama City, CA06.2022
Certified Nursing Asssistant -
NIU College
Van Nuys, CA03.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Medication administration
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Mental health support
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient safety management
- Patient advocacy
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
- CPR/AED Training, 01/01/26
- MAB, 02/01/26
- Fire Card, 02/01/28
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
CRT Programs
05.2025 - Current
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION
360 Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 05.2025
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Van Nuys Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
03.2020 - 11.2021
License Vocational Nurse -
Community Enhancement Services
Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy USA
Medical Assistant -
National Career College
Certified Nursing Asssistant -
NIU College