Ariana Centeno
Summary
Motivated and compassionate newly licensed Registered Nurse with over 700 clinical hours of hands-on experience across diverse healthcare settings. Strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical judgment, and team-based care, with the ability to recognize changes in patient condition and support timely interventions. Hands-on experience providing care across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatric patients. Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes. Eager to begin a nursing career and grow within a collaborative healthcare team committed to excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Care.com Incorporation
Eastvale
06.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive care for infants and toddlers (feeding, diapering, hygiene, and nap routines) to ensure healthy growth, comfort, and emotional security throughout the day
- Monitored developmental milestones and behavioral changes to support early identification of concerns and communicated observations to parents and supervisors
- Implemented strict sanitation and infection control practices (hand hygiene, toy cleaning, surface disinfection) to minimize illness transmission in childcare setting
- Implemented structured daily routines and age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive, motor, and social development in early childhood
- Responded promptly to crying, distress, or behavioral needs to provide emotional regulation support and ensure a safe, nurturing environment
- Conducted safe feeding practices, including bottle-feeding and transitioning to solids, to ensure proper nutrition.
- Documented daily care activities and observations to enhance communication with parents and care team
- Collaborated with childcare staff and parents to maintain consistent care plans and support individualized developmental needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest SNF
La Verne
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive ADL care (bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding) to promote patient dignity and independence, improving overall resident comfort and quality of life in a high-acuity SNF setting
- Monitored and documented vital signs and behavioral changes to facilitate early identification of clinical decline and enable timely interventions by RNs
- Assisted with safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning of high-fall-risk residents using proper body mechanics, reducing fall risk and preventing injury
- Observed and reported acute changes in condition (mental status, respiratory status, skin integrity) to nursing staff to support rapid escalation of care and patient safety
- Implemented infection control protocols, including PPE use and isolation precautions, to minimize transmission of healthcare-associated infections in long-term care
- Provided end-of-life and palliative care support to ensure patient comfort and dignity during hospice care
- Maintained timely EHR documentation of patient care and observations to ensure continuity of care across interdisciplinary SNF teams
- Collaborated with licensed nurses and interdisciplinary teams (PT/OT, dietary, hospice) to support individualized care plans and improve resident outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge
Riverside03-2026
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Mount San Antonio
Walnut05-2022
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Patient Care and Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care and Dressing Changes
- IV Insertion and Monitoring
- NG Tube Care
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #95457247 | State of California | April 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association | May 2026
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) | Apex | May 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association | December 2025
- Child Abuse and Neglect Training | Mandated Reporter Training | April 2024
- Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect Training | Mandated Reporter Training | April 2024
- Management of Assaultive Behavior | EduLife Institute | March 2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | McKallen Medical Training Center | August 2022
Clinical Experience
Riverside University Health System, January 2026 – March 2026
• Medical Surgical/Emergency Department
Los Angeles County Fire Department, May 2025 – July 2025
• Ride Alongs, gaining foundational emergency response skills applicable in urgent care situations.
Los Alamitos Medical Center, February 2025 – April 2025
• Medical Surgical
Foothill Regional Medical Center, January 2025 - March 2025
• Pediatrics
Whittier Hospital Medical Center, November 2024 – December 2024
• Labor and Delivery/Postpartum
Parkview Community Hospital, September 2024 – October 2024
• Medical Surgical/Intensive Care Unit
Parkview Community Hospital, June 2024 – August 2024
• Medical Surgical/Operating Room
Pacific Grove Hospital, April 2024 – May 2024
• Mental Health
Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center, February 2024 – March 2024
• Skilled Nursing
Volunteer Experience
Los Angeles Fire Department
- Participated in fire station operations, supporting firefighters with equipment preparation, cleaning, and organization of protective gear and apparatus.
- Completed CPR and First Aid training, gaining foundational emergency response skills applicable in urgent care situations.
- Participated in ride-alongs, observing real-time emergency responses and gaining exposure to fireground operations, EMS procedures, and teamwork under pressure.
- Supported station readiness by restocking medical supplies, sanitizing work areas, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in fire safety education and community outreach activities, including demonstrations and public engagement events.
- Demonstrated reliability, discipline, and the ability to follow strict protocols in a high-responsibility environment.
Timeline
Nanny
Care.com Incorporation
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest SNF
08.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Mount San Antonio