DAISY CASTRO-GARIBAY
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long-term care, dementia, and rehabilitation settings. Proficient in maintaining patient safety and well-being while promoting collaboration among healthcare teams. Ready to leverage effective communication and problem-solving abilities to improve patient outcomes. Interested in a new critical care setting to enhance my experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant - Rehab
Lakeview Village Rehab Center
Lenexa, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under supervision of physical therapists.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Utilized appropriate equipment for safe ambulation of patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records and communicated status to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care
Lakeview Village Care Center
Lenexa, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care for residents, including grooming, dental care, dressing, and bathing activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident environments.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accuracy.
- Promoted collaboration through effective communication with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols to maintain safety.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs efficiently.
- Monitored unusual symptoms, reporting findings to charge nurse for timely intervention.
- Facilitated mobility through proper lifting and transferring techniques.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and facility policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Dementia Care
Lakeview Village
Lenexa, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care for dementia residents, assisting with daily living activities.
- Ensured resident safety by adhering to care plans and infection control protocols.
- Maintained a calm environment to minimize confusion and anxiety among residents.
- Monitored behavioral changes, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Encouraged participation in therapeutic and recreational activities for social engagement.
- Provided support with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and feeding with empathy.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care.
- Facilitated mobility through proper lifting and transferring techniques.
Beauty Consultant
Target
Mission, KS
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of beauty department areas to enhance client experience.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize customer service delivery.
- Ensured thorough cleaning and sanitization of equipment between uses for safety compliance.
- Monitored stock levels consistently to guarantee availability of essential supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
Missouri05-2028
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Mid-America College of Health And Sciences
Kansas City, KS05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science
Kansas City, KS05.2024
Skills
- Patient care and support - hygiene assistance
- Electronic health records management
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and dynamics
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Time management strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient transfer techniques
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate patient relations
- Calmness under pressure
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/BLS Certified
Languages
English: Professional
Spanish: Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Rehab
Lakeview Village Rehab Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care
Lakeview Village Care Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Dementia Care
Lakeview Village
06.2025 - Current
Beauty Consultant
Target
09.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Mid-America College of Health And Sciences
High School Diploma - undefined
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University