Catrina Gaston
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Catrina is a compassionate Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide known for working hard and completing tasks efficiently. She helps residents with mobility, personal care, and daily activities while making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and respected. Experienced in checking vital signs, assisting with transfers, and supporting residents with dignity. As a Medication Aide, she administers medications safely under nurse supervision, documents accurately, and watches closely for side effects or changes in condition. Catrina is a strong team player who communicates well, shows empathy, and always puts resident care first
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Assist patients to perform daily activities
- Assist Registered Nurses with patient care
- Record Vitals
- Communication
- Proficient in Epic
PCNA
West Park Rehabilitation
Cleveland, 44135
09.2020 - 12.2025
- Documented medications accurately in paper and electronic MARs
- Monitored residents for side effects, behaviors, pain, or changes in condition
- Assisted residents with ADLs including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Supported residents with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention
- Practiced infection control and followed facility and state regulations
- Communicated with nurses, CNAs, residents, and families in a caring, professional manner
Correctional Officer
Northeast Pre-Release Center (NEPR)
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for Providing Safety, Security, Custodial care, and Surveillance of inmates.
- Exercising strong verbal skills.
- Enforcing rules, keeping order within the jail and housing unit.
- Supervise activities of inmates; ensure inmates meet security and safety standards.
Education
John F. Kennedy High School
Cleveland, OHSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Valley College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- BLS
- Certified medication aide
- CPR-First Aid
- Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Care
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Vital Signs
- Patient Transport
- Proficient in Epic
Timeline
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Northeast Pre-Release Center (NEPR)
11.2021 - 09.2023
PCNA
West Park Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 12.2025
John F. Kennedy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Valley College