Cecilia Castro
Victorville,CA
Summary
bilingual to spanish and english.Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Palliative care.Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Santa Monica, California
03.2019 - 01.2025
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
windsor care center of cheviot hills
Los Angeles, California
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New vista post acute
Los Angeles
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
royal garden healthcare
Alhambra, California
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Opportunities Charter School
Los Angeles, CA06-2018
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Conducting intakes
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Observing responses
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
03.2019 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
windsor care center of cheviot hills
08.2018 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
New vista post acute
02.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
royal garden healthcare
08.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
New Opportunities Charter School