Dana Sanchez
Moreno Valley,Ca
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in enhancing patient comfort and quality of life through dedicated care and mobility support. Delivered exceptional patient relations and timely assistance in fast-paced healthcare settings, effectively managing changing priorities while maintaining organized and safe work environments. Committed to advocating for patient rights and fostering positive relationships, contributing to team success with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Care And Rehabilitation Center
Riverside, California
07.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the direction of physical therapists.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on protocols and procedures for patient care services.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
Home Health Aide
Reliant Home Health Agency
8880 N Benson Ave Unit 118 , CA
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in need by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Provided personal care services to clients in their homes.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with family members to support client needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and care activities in electronic records.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
San Bernardino, Ca
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Facilitated independence by assisting with personal hygiene needs, enhancing patient dignity and self-sufficiency.
- Ensured patients received proper hygiene care to support their well-being.
- Assisted patients with mobility, ensuring safe ambulation and minimizing risk of injury.
- Assisted patients during transfers from beds to wheelchairs or walkers to ensure their safety. from beds to wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Actively responded to emergency situations to ensure patient safety and care. to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
- Replaced bed linen regularly to maintain hygiene standards for patients. regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Supported patients and families emotionally during difficult times, fostering a compassionate care environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rancho Bellagio
Moreno Valley, Ca
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean, organized rooms tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Documented patient care by recording observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Facilitated personal care routines, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centinela Grand
Perris, Ca
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort under direction of registered nurses.
- Assisted with non-medical care, including laundry and meal support, to enhance patient well-being.
- Collaborated with registered nursing staff to deliver comprehensive patient care. and followed care plans.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
- Replaced bed linen regularly to maintain cleanliness and comfort for patients. regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Supported patients in achieving independence during personal hygiene tasks. during personal hygiene assistance.
- Demonstrated initiative by responding promptly in emergency situations. to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Education
Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Temecula School of Nursing
Temecula, CaHigh School diploma -
Vista Del Lago High School
Moreno Valley, Ca 08.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs assessment
- Vital sign recording
- Patient monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Oral Hygiene
- Range of motion exercises
- Colostomy Care
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Infection Control
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Observation
- Care Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPR/AED certification
- Indirect Patient Care
- Dementia care
- Patient Relations
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED certification
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Care And Rehabilitation Center
07.2026 - Current
Home Health Aide
Reliant Home Health Agency
08.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
10.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rancho Bellagio
01.2020 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centinela Grand
11.2017 - 02.2020
High School diploma -
Vista Del Lago High School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Certification - Certified Nurse Assistant
Temecula School of Nursing