PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
AWARDS
Timeline

ARIAWN A. SEXTIMO-RAFAEL

Life Care Center of Hilo
Keaau,HI
1
Language
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on experience in personal care and daily support for residents in nursing home settings. Skilled in ensuring resident safety and fostering a comfortable environment. Effective communicator with families and healthcare teams. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to enhance clinical expertise and advance in patient care.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years 8 Months
Life Care Center of Hilo | 01.2024 - Current
  • Help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and mobility to enhance their quality of life.
  • Encourage residents to maintain as much independence as possible while providing assistance when needed.
  • Monitored residents' comfort, behavior, and overall condition, reporting concerns to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
  • Work alongside nurses and other staff members to help meet individual resident needs.
  • Follow facility policies and procedures when providing care and completing assigned responsibilities.
  • Established trust with residents through patience, dependability, respect, and attentiveness to their individual needs.

Courtesy Clerk

1 Year 3 Months
Sack N Save Puainako | 06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Welcomed customers and delivered respectful service to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Developed strong customer service and communication skills while working with people from different backgrounds.
  • Kept store areas neat, organized, and ready for customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained break room and restroom areas to ensure a pleasant environment for staff and customers.
  • Worked with coworkers to complete daily tasks efficiently.
  • Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
  • Handled various tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

AVID Student

2 Years 9 Months
Waiakea High School AVID | 08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Engaged in AVID program throughout high school to enhance college readiness.
  • Developed organizational skills, effective study habits, and communication abilities to prepare for college success.
  • Engaged in various academic and career development activities at school. focused on academic and career development.
  • Strengthened time-management skills while balancing school responsibilities and extracurricular activities.

Senior Project Intern

Waiakea High School Health Academy | 01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Completed a healthcare-focused senior project internship with Nurse Practitioner Lindsey Willie through the Hawaiʻi Keiki Health Program.
  • Gained firsthand exposure to professional healthcare environment, enhancing understanding of patient care dynamics.
  • Examined roles of healthcare providers and importance of patient communication, fostering deeper insights into effective care.
  • Utilized experience to solidify commitment to pursuing nursing career, clarifying career path and motivations.

Sales Associate

11 Months
Alu Like | 06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Guided customers in product selection and addressed inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Assisted customers with finding products and answering questions.
  • Replenished merchandise and kept displays organized.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of store to create welcoming environment for customers.
  • Assisted with store operations during school breaks to ensure smooth workflow., including winter, spring, summer, and fall.
  • Managed work schedule alongside school commitments to maintain productivity. with school commitments.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to execute daily store operations efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Prerequisites

University of Hawaiʻi At Hilo | Hilo, HI | 09.2026

Currently completing prerequisite courses in preparation for pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

- Nursing Assistant Training

Hawaiʻi Institute of Healthcare & Training Services | Hilo, HI | 09.2026
Received training in fundamental nursing assistant skills, resident care, safety, and assisting individuals with daily living needs.

Associate of Arts - Nursing Prerequisites

Hawaiʻi Community College | Hilo, HI | 05.2026
Completed prerequisite coursework in preparation for continuing my education and pursuing a career in nursing.

High School Diploma - Health Academy

Waiakea High School | Hilo, HI | 01.2022
Graduated with a High School Diploma and participated in the Health Academy program.

Skills

Resident Care
Personal care
Daily living assistance
Compassionate patient care
Clean and safe environment
Communication
Teamwork
Dependability
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Organization
Clean and safe environment
Quick Learner
Elder Care Support

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), CPR & First Aid, Expiration: October 2026, Accuplacer Certificate

LANGUAGES

English

AWARDS

Ho'omau Holomua — Most Improved Award, December 19, 2018

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center of Hilo
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Courtesy Clerk

Sack N Save Puainako
06.2022 - 09.2023Read More

Senior Project Intern

Waiakea High School Health Academy
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More

Sales Associate

Alu Like
06.2020 - 05.2021Read More

AVID Student

Waiakea High School AVID
08.2019 - 05.2022Read More

Waiakea High School

High School Diploma from Health Academy
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Hawaiʻi Community College

Associate of Arts from Nursing Prerequisites
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Hawaiʻi Institute of Healthcare & Training Services

from Nursing Assistant Training
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University of Hawaiʻi At Hilo

Bachelor of Science from Nursing Prerequisites
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ARIAWN A. SEXTIMO-RAFAEL