Corina E Corate
San Diego,CA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
UCSD Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Reduced hospital staffing challenges by providing reliable coverage across various departments, including ICU, ER, and MedSurg.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring activities and maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Prepared patients for surgery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
ACCP-Resource Team
UCLA
11.2020 - 05.2023
- I was a member of the Resource team which allowed me to float to various units based on patient census and the specific needs of the RN staff.
- I served under direct supervision of the RN in order to assist patients with safety, personal hygiene, comfort measures, nutritional needs and patient transport.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Float pool team member
- Work as a team member w/ assigned RN & other healthcare workers.
- Assist w/ or provide activities of daily living (ADL's) .
- Collect simple specimens & record specimen collection.
- Administers minor treatments & procedures.
- Documents care provided.
- Transports patients.
- Remove faulty, non-functioning equipment.
- Respond to codes & other life-threatening situations.
- Clerical support
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sharp Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Float pool team member
- Work as a team member w/ assigned RN & other healthcare workers.
- Assist w/ or provide activities of daily living (ADL's) .
- Collect simple specimens & record specimen collection.
- Medical charting.
- Transports patients.
- Respond to codes & other life-threatening situations.
- Cleaning and preparing rooms between patients.
Home Health Aide
Veterans Administration Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- In charge of meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry and planning day activities.
- Recording vitals signs,monitoring changes and providing assistance with range motion exercises.
Caregiver
James Mcloughlin
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Madison High School
San Diego 01.2005
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Work experience in different Hospital units
- Patient-Focused Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
- Basic Life Support
- Home Health Aide certificate
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
UCSD Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
03.2023 - 08.2023
ACCP-Resource Team
UCLA
11.2020 - 05.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sharp Hospital
11.2018 - 06.2020
Home Health Aide
Veterans Administration Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2018
Caregiver
James Mcloughlin
11.2013 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
San Diego Mesa College
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
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