Christaa Saldana
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and emergency response, honed at Valley Baptist Medical Center and other healthcare settings. Excelled in delivering patient-focused care, vital signs monitoring, and team collaboration. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and safety, showcasing strong bedside manner and medical terminology knowledge. Demonstrated ability to lead and train teams, enhancing operational efficiency. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered several call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Personal Assistant
T&H Winders
10.2019 - Current
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Cook Shift Leader
Stars Drive Inn
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Cashier Team Lead
McDonald's
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2026
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX05.2022
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Stars Drive Inn
04.2021 - 08.2023
Cashier Team Lead
McDonald's
03.2020 - 05.2022
Personal Assistant
T&H Winders
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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