Carolyn Esparza
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, dedicated to enhancing patient dignity through high-quality personal care. Proven ability to reduce fall incidents and prevent pressure ulcers by implementing safety measures and diligent assessments, while maintaining a patient-focused approach and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, enhancing infection control measures.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ararat Convalescent Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, enhancing infection control measures.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, enhancing infection control measures.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Manor Care Center
Glendale, CA
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA06.2008
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Positioning patients
- Trustworthy companion
- CNA certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ararat Convalescent Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Manor Care Center
03.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
San Fernando High School