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Cynthia Balderrama

Kerman,CA

Summary

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant 9+ months of experience in an Alzheimer's and Dementia setting and 1 year and 10 months in a Nursing-home settings. Detailed-orientated, with excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Skilled in assisting with mobility and personal hygiene support, with a desire to learn and further my experience to improve beyond my current abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA /CnA/CA/CNA/Medical Transportation Driver

Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Coalinga, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, Sp02, pulse and respiratory.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility an delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helping residents with their daily living
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during care processes.
  • Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and well-being.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Transported patients to appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and adherence to schedules.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
  • Assisted patients with boarding and disembarking, providing support for mobility challenges.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding patient needs and transportation logistics.
  • Documented trip details, including mileage and any incidents during transport, for accurate reporting.
  • Improved route efficiency by utilizing GPS systems and real-time traffic updates for optimal travel times.
  • Communicated with patients and healthcare workers in both English and Spanish.
  • Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
  • Safely secured clientele in wheelchairs and on gurneys within van for successful, safe transportation.
  • Upheld stringent privacy standards by handling sensitive patient information with discretion and confidentiality during transportations tasks.

CNA

Oakhurst Rehab Center
Oakhurst, CA
12.2022 - 08.2025
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, Sp02, pulse and respiratory.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility an delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helping residents with their daily ADLs

Cna

Clipboard Health
11.2022 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory and Sp02
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

CNA Team Lead

Recruitment Alley
Fresno, CA
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Team Leads always take the initiative to support those around them, share their knowledge, deliver quality care, and lead by example.
  • Attentive
  • Compassionate
  • Good Attendance
  • Represent RA loud and proud
  • Commended by facilities and residents
  • Communicative with the scheduling and compliance team
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse, respiratory and Sp02
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, ambulation.

Cna

Dycora Memory Care
12.2019 - 10.2020

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  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and Spo2 levels to stay on top of symptoms and keep Charge Nurse informed of changes.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Cared for average of 10 patients per day in a 58-bed facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with dressing, shaving, bathing and other Activities of Daily Living.
  • Participated in fun activities, including word games and music/dancing/singing, with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

Sizer Operator

Harris Woolf Almonds
03.2016 - 07.2019
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for Sizing operations.
  • Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects.
  • Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Closely inspected parts for cleanliness and freedom from contaminants.
  • Packaged and moved completed products.
  • Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
  • Monitored quality of incoming materials and completed in-process quality inspections.

Clerk

Randstad
06.2015 - 10.2020
  • Verified all load information and quality.
  • Recorded arrival and departure times per load.
  • Input information in to system to keep record of load.
  • Transferred loads into refrigerator to cool down and packaged.

Sorter

Ranstad
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
  • Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for grade or acceptance-rejection status.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Dycora Training Center
Fresno
11-2019

High School Diploma -

Tranquillity High School
Tranquillity, CA
06-2014

Skills

  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Wellness Services
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Assistance in all ADL's
  • Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
  • Staff Management
  • Privacy/HIPPA Regulations
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • CNA Team Lead
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

CNA /CnA/CA/CNA/Medical Transportation Driver

Coalinga Regional Medical Center
08.2025 - Current

CNA

Oakhurst Rehab Center
12.2022 - 08.2025

Cna

Clipboard Health
11.2022 - Current

CNA Team Lead

Recruitment Alley
11.2020 - 10.2022

Cna

Dycora Memory Care
12.2019 - 10.2020

Sizer Operator

Harris Woolf Almonds
03.2016 - 07.2019

Clerk

Randstad
06.2015 - 10.2020

Sorter

Ranstad
06.2014 - 09.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Dycora Training Center

High School Diploma -

Tranquillity High School