Cindy Santos
Health Care
Calaveras County ,CA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Clinical Nurse Assistant with experience at Avalon Nursing Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while fostering independence. Committed to continuous learning and teamwork, ensuring high standards of care and adherence to healthcare ethics.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Assistant
IHSS Public Authority
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean, safe environments by following infection control and home safety procedures.
- Supported mobility needs using proper transfer techniques, walkers, and wheelchair assistance.
In Home Support Services
IHSS Public Authority
- Helped clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while protecting dignity and independence.
- Handled light housekeeping, laundry, and room organization to keep living spaces safe and sanitary.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and repositioning to lower fall risk and improve comfort.
- Drove clients to appointments and errands, supporting reliable transportation and community access.
- Recorded completed care tasks accurately according to IHSS service requirements.
- Built trusting relationships with clients and families through consistent, compassionate daily support.
- Protected clients from harm by spotting hazards, using fall-prevention steps, and applying safe transfer techniques.
- Kept detailed care records for healthcare providers and family members to review as needed.
- Managed scheduling tasks by arranging appointments, errands, transportation, and other client logistics.
- Administered medication for multiple clients with correct dosages and on-time schedules.
- Completed laundry, grocery shopping, and other light housekeeping tasks as directed by client.
- Monitored client health through routine pulse, temperature, and blood pressure checks.
- Supported daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene in private residences and facilities.
- Washed items, changed sheets, and made beds to keep patient bedrooms clean.
- Handled incoming mail, bills, and invoices, then completed required follow-up tasks.
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Avalon Nursing Home
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily personal care
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff promptly
- Supported safe transfers, mobility, and repositioning using proper body mechanics
- Documented care activities and resident observations accurately in records
- Responded quickly to resident needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and safety
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Mentored newly-hired nursing assistants in clinical practices while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Avalon
Sonora, CA05-2034
Skills
Patient care
Basic life support
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Sanitization procedures
Willingness to learn
Teamwork
Vital signs
Reliability
Empathy and compassionate care
CPR certification
HIPAA compliance
CNA certification
Healthcare ethics
Certification
Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Avalon Nursing Home
05.2022 - 05.2025
Student Nurse Assistant
IHSS Public Authority
In Home Support Services
IHSS Public Authority
Nursing Assistant
Avalon