Denise Garzon
Tarzana,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health Northridge Hospital
Northridge, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant /Restorative Aide
Oak Park Nursing Home
Tujunga, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Aide
Casitas Healthcare Center
Granada Hills, CA
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Crescenta Health Care Center
La Crescenta, CA
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Hamilton High School
06.1989
Skills
- Inpatient Care
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Outpatient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2015 Exp 09/25/2024 / #00896612
- Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health Northridge Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant /Restorative Aide
Oak Park Nursing Home
11.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Aide
Casitas Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Crescenta Health Care Center
11.2015 - 07.2016
Hamilton High School