Chiquita Harris
Gardena,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, adept at patient-focused care and infection control procedures. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction by 20% through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal care outcomes and fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported nursing team by maintaining clean and organized patient rooms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on care protocols and health management strategies.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported nursing team by maintaining clean and organized patient rooms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on care protocols and health management strategies.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Child Development
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA07.2014
High School Diploma - Computer Graphics
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA06.2007
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Light housekeeping
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Reliable transportation
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Activity coordination
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance controls
- Restraint application
- Outpatient care
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
- Database administration
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- IV maintenance
- Wound care specialist
- DBMS
- Shared governance
- General housekeeping
- Range of motion exercises
- Catheter change and preparation
- Collecting specimens
- Quick problem solver
- Toileting assistance
- Intake recording
- EHR management
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Documentation expert
- Oxygen therapy
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Family support and assistance
- Admitting support
- Respiratory equipment training
- Vital sign recording
- Helping with medication
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Able to lift number pounds
- Performing patient intakes
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- G-tube care
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Certification
I have my license for CNA , BLS , etc …
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Child Development
Los Angeles Southwest College
High School Diploma - Computer Graphics
Gardena High School