Catherine Canto
Summary
Sincere Certificated Nurse assistant offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certificated Nurse assistant
Sharp Acute Rehabilitation
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated successful rehabilitation efforts by supporting physical therapy sessions and encouraging patient participation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Personal Shopper
SHIPT
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Shopped for customer who are not able to shop for themselves
- Effectively managed time to ensure each purchase was tailored to customer's needs
- Provided superior customer service, answered questions, and resolved customer complaints
- Managed merchandise and stock, applying meticulous record keeping and organization
- Answered customers' questions about products, prices, and availability
- Satisfied customers through efficient payment processing and delivery coordination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Services Resources (Donovan State Prison)
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks
- Moved specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items between authorized personnel and properly documented activities.
- Increased observational accuracy by conducting regular calibration checks on measurement tools and instruments.
Patient Care Technician
Accentcare
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Assisted patients with bathing and feeding for personal health and wellbeing
- Dressed wounds, helped with procedures, and completed other basic patient care work
- Helped stabilize and treat patients during emergency situations
- Protected patients and staff from infection with proper disinfection and sterilization procedures
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL).
Education
Associates of Science : Biology -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA06.2020
Patient Care -
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA05.2014
High school diploma -
Poway High School
Poway, CA06.2001
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Time management
- EPIC charting
- Patient Lifting
- Strong communication
- Documenting behaviors
- Recording vital signs
- Trustworthy companion
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- BLS
Timeline
Certificated Nurse assistant
Sharp Acute Rehabilitation
01.2022 - Current
Personal Shopper
SHIPT
03.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Services Resources (Donovan State Prison)
01.2016 - 10.2018
Patient Care Technician
Accentcare
12.2014 - 12.2016
Associates of Science : Biology -
San Diego City College
Patient Care -
Kaplan College
High school diploma -
Poway High School