Hi, I’m
Candy Cisneros
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate with 7 years plus of experience providing patient care and support,including roles as Lead CNA and CNA, in various healthcare settings. Proficient in vital sign monitoring,medication administration, and patient mobility. Possess a strong background in medical records,laboratory experience, and hospice care. Skilled in customer service, with experience in administrativeroles. Strong communication and customer service skills. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programin Surgical Technology.Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Was on bereavement leave for the sudden loss of my mother to cancer. But after a year of grieving and working on my myself Im back and ready to make a difference.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Family LeaveSan Diego, CA
Bereavement
09.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Loss of my mother due to cancer
- Took time off to work on physical, mental n spiritual health
- Not fully recovered but back and better than ever
Grossmont Gardens Senior livingLa Mesa, CA
Caregiver
04.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly clients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well- being
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals
- Created personalized care plans for each client based on their individual needs and preferences
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities such as reading, puzzles, crafts, or outings to promote mental stimulation
- Provided companionship and emotional support to alleviate feelings of loneliness or isolation
- Managed medical appointments and transportation arrangements for clients as needed
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, family members, and other caregivers to ensure continuity of care
- Administered medications accurately following prescribed dosages under the supervision of a nurse or doctor
- Implemented fall prevention strategies by removing hazards from the environment
- Documented daily observations including changes in behavior or health conditions
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals
- Supported individuals with mobility challenges through proper transfer techniques using assistive devices when required
- Responded quickly during emergencies such as falls or sudden illnesses by providing first aid assistance while waiting for medical help
- Notified appropriate authorities in cases of suspected abuse or neglect according to established protocols
- Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients at all times
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and understanding when dealing with individuals experiencing cognitive decline or memory loss
- Fostered positive relationships with family members by providing regular updates on the well-being of their loved ones
- Served as an advocate for clients' rights and ensured they received respectful treatment from others
- Closely monitored fluid intake/output and reported any abnormalities to healthcare professionals
- Assisted with end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both clients and their families
- Managed medical equipment such as oxygen tanks, walkers, or wheelchairs to ensure they were in good working condition
- Attended training sessions and workshops to enhance caregiving skills and stay updated on best practices
La Mesa Healthcare CenterSan Diego, CA
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- As CNAs we Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own,such as
- Bathe and dress patients
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Provide and empty bedpans
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc
- Answer patient calls
- Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies Report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses.
Avocado Post AcuteEl Cajon, CA
Lead CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
03.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- The Lead CNA is responsible for performing, coordinating and scheduling CNA assignments and work schedule and activities in the resident care department, and to provide assistance As needed to unit manager, in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents and CNAs
- As lead
- I was responsible for the other CNAs in making sure they completed their tasks such as asks charting and extra assignments
- As CNAs we Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own,such as
- Bathe and dress patients
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Provide and empty bedpans
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc
- Answer patient calls
- Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies Report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses.
Arbor Hills Nursing CenterLa Mesa, CA
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own,such as
- Bathe and dress patients
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Provide and empty bedpans
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc
- Answer patient calls
- Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies Report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses.
Rna/cna, South Ogden Post AcuteOgden, UT
08.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Maintain records of patients’ health condition; monitor their daily progress, landmarks and shortfalls
- This is important to identify routines and techniques that are most effective to patients
- Inform nurses of developments in patients’ health
- Team up with nurses in making adjustments to patient’s treatment technique or in developing new treatment techniques for patients from scratch
- Aide patients’ mobility by taking them from one place to another
- In doing this, ensure that the environment is safe and void of anything that could cause harm to patients as they move around
- The vicinity must be made safe in every possible way, including keeping sharp objects and toxic materials away from the location
- Interact closely with patients to bond with them; pay attention to their needs and body language or sign to decode what patients may be trying to say in cases where they cannot verbally express themselves due to the state of their health condition
- Ensure that patients’ needs are dully met as this could affect their response to treatment and general well-being
- Provide full emotional support system for patients’ rehabilitation process
- Interact with patients’ family members and loved ones in order to have a better understanding of patients’ likes and dislikes and to apply it in their treatment plan to achieve positive results
- Encourage patients’ loved ones to spend time with them as this could lift their mood, giving them a positive mindset about their recovery
- Worked along side occupational therapist and speech therapist and reported any changes or improvements made by patients
Arbor Hills Nursing CenterLa Mesa, CA
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own,such as
- Bathe and dress patients
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Provide and empty bedpans
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc
- Answer patient calls
- Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
- Report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses
- Also Assisted RNA with ROM exercises and activities
Grossmont Post Acute CareLa Mesa, CA
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own,such as
- Bathe and dress patients
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Provide and empty bedpans
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc
- Answer patient calls
- Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
- Report to either registered nurses or licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses.
Baja LobsterChula Vista, CA
Waitress/Cashier
05.2001 - 03.2003
Job overview
- Collected payments and bills of the customers
- Served food, beverages according to their orders and ensured proper services to them
- Promoted new menu additions and reminded them of the specialties of the day
- Ensured proper service maintenance by the other fellow waiter and waitresses
- Prepared food preparation duties like preparing final garnishing of dishes, beverages etc
- Welcomed guests as they arrived
- Took food and drink orders
- Checked on guests frequently
- Cleared tables
- Managed cash, check, credit orders
- Maintained a clean work area
City Line MortgageSan Diego, CA
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
11.1995 - 02.1997
Job overview
- Greeting and welcoming guests and providing them with a positive first impression of the organization
- Directing guests and answering their questions
- Notifying other workers of visitor arrival
- Maintaining security and telecommunications systems
- Keeping office secure by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and issuing visitor badges
- Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations on keeping a safe and clean reception area
- Documenting and communicating various actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Contributing to the team by accomplishing tasks as needed
- Answering the telephone; taking and relaying messages; providing information to callers
- Providing administrative and clerical support
- Preparing letters and documents
- Receiving and sorting mail and packages
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining appointment calendar
- Coordinating meetings and organizing catering and room bookings
- Scheduling travel
- Operating Point of Sale systems
- Validating parking tickets
- Ordering office supplies
- Managing digital and hard-copy filing systems
Education
Southwestern CollegeSan Diego, CA
from Surgical Technology, Medical Assisting
Current
Glendale Community CollegeSan Diego, CA
Vocational school in certified nursing assistant
February.2024
cesar chavez continuing educationSan Diego, CA
Associate from Criminal justice
January.2015
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA
June.2002
Skills
- CNA
- Certified Nursing Assistant (license expired)
- Word Processing
- Customer Service
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Experience
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Spanish
- English
- Medical Office Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Nursing
- Home Care
- Medical Records
- Vital Signs
- Telecommunication
- Caregiving
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Care
- Computer Operation
- ICU Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory Experience
- Phone Etiquette
- Experience Administering Injections
- Epic
- Computer Skills
- Cleaning Experience
- Laundry
- Food Preparation
- Teaching
- Care plans
- Vital signs
- Documentation review
- Critical care experience
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Hospital experience
- Medical terminology
- Hospice Care
- File and records management
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Data Entry
- Written Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organization and Time Management
- MS Office
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- PPE Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Clerical Support
Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant
CNA
CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bereavement
Family Leave
09.2023 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Grossmont Gardens Senior living
04.2023 - 02.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
La Mesa Healthcare Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
Lead CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Avocado Post Acute
03.2021 - 05.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Rna/cna, South Ogden Post Acute
08.2018 - 02.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
07.2016 - 06.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Grossmont Post Acute Care
04.2015 - 06.2016
Waitress/Cashier
Baja Lobster
05.2001 - 03.2003
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
City Line Mortgage
11.1995 - 02.1997
Southwestern College
from Surgical Technology, Medical Assisting
Glendale Community College
Vocational school in certified nursing assistant
cesar chavez continuing education
Associate from Criminal justice