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Cindy Menjivar

Sunland,CA

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse looking for an opportunity where I can practice my knowledge and further develop my skills, for the benefits of the company, and to provide the best clinical care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Astoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Sylmar, CA
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Responded to patient alarms and call-lights in a timely matter to promote safety.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the charge nurse and supervisors.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in a 218-bed skilled care facility.

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
Sunland, CA
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to a team leader or store manager for remediation.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
Granada Hills, CA
05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
05.2012 - 01.2014
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Learned roles in different areas of the restaurant.

Education

Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse

North-West College - Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
06.2020

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

American Medical Careers
Los Angeles, CA
12.2015

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Assist clients' with daily living activities, including checking glucose and insulin levels
  • Administer medications via oral, nasal, enteral feeding tube, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections
  • Culturally sensitive and able to relate well with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Accurately take and record vital signs, noting time and amount on patients charts
  • Perform a Head-to-Toe assessment of clients and provide care as needed
  • Maintain accurate records and confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times
  • Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of practical nursing
  • Able to learn new nursing methods, techniques, and applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • AHA: CPR - BLS & AED CARD (EXP: 02/2021)
  • Olive View Medical Center Issued: Hospital & Fire Safety (EXP: 09/2023)

Additional Information

As a Vocational Nursing student I rotated through the following clinical sites.

  • San Fernando Post Acute, March 2019 - June 2019.
  • California Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, June 2019 - July 2019.
  • Pasadena Meadows Nursing Center, July 2019 - September 2019.
  • St. Francis Medical Center, September 2019 - November 2019.
  • West Covina Medical Center, November 2019 - January 2020.
  • Buena Ventura Convalescent, January 2020 - March 2020.
  • Olive View Medical Center, February 2020 - March 2020.
  • Totally Kids Specialty Health Care, March 2020 - March 2020.

Clinical/Practicum:

As a Vocational Nursing student I rotated through the following clinical sites.

  • San Fernando Post Acute, March 2019 - June 2019.
  • California Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, June 2019 - July 2019.
  • Pasadena Meadows Nursing Center, July 2019 - September 2019.
  • St. Francis Medical Center, September 2019 - November 2019.
  • West Covina Medical Center, November 2019 - January 2020.
  • Buena Ventura Convalescent, January 2020 - March 2020.
  • Olive View Medical Center, February 2020 - March 2020.
  • Totally Kids Specialty Health Care, March 2020 - March 2020.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Astoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 04.2019

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
09.2014 - 08.2015

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
05.2014 - 01.2015

Cashier

El Pollo Loco
05.2012 - 01.2014

Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse

North-West College - Van Nuys

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

American Medical Careers

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