Dawn Gauna
Fallon,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Training
Renown Health
- Provided patient care under supervision in clinical healthcare settings
- Assisted with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and safety
- Followed infection control protocols and patient confidentiality standards
- Reported patient condition changes to supervising staff
- Collaborated with healthcare teams in fast-paced environments
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes effectively.
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Training
Life Care Center of Reno
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported nursing team in implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Physical Therapist Shadower
- Assessed patient conditions to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and health maintenance strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
Clinical Shadower
Renon Hospital
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient assessments and documentation processes.
- Observed clinical procedures to understand best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services and workflow efficiency.
- Gained familiarity with electronic health record systems for accurate data entry and retrieval.
Scheduler / Receptionist
MRI and CT Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Scheduled patient imaging appointments and coordinated daily workflow in a fast-paced imaging center
- Assisted patients with check-in, intake processes, and front desk operations
- Communicated with patients, physicians, and healthcare staff to ensure efficient scheduling and care coordination
- Managed phone systems, medical records, and administrative documentation
- Gained exposure to radiology terminology and imaging department operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology Prerequisites
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA01-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nevada
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (Active through 04/2027)
OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
- Spine and Sport Physical Therapy | Santee, CA (2022)
- Observed physical therapy treatment sessions and rehabilitation procedures
- Gained exposure to patient mobility assistance and therapeutic exercise programs
- Learned importance of interdisciplinary healthcare teamwork and communication
- Naval Branch Medical Clinic Iwakuni | Iwakuni, Japan (2021)
- Observed rehabilitation and patient care in a military medical clinic setting
- Developed understanding of clinical workflow and patient interaction standards
- Strengthened awareness of professionalism in healthcare environments
Timeline
Clinical Shadower
Renon Hospital
02.2026 - 03.2026
Scheduler / Receptionist
MRI and CT Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Training
Renown Health
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Training
Life Care Center of Reno
Physical Therapist Shadower
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology Prerequisites
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech