Emely Penaloza
Fresno,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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Hospice Aide
Valley Regional Hospital
Fresno
07.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to hospice patients in home settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for patients.
- Communicated patient needs effectively with healthcare team members.
Central Coast Home Health Aide Hospice
HOME HEALTH AIDE, Help at Home
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Home Health Aide
Bristol Hospice
Fresno, CA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Pediatric Care Technician Day Sugery
Valley Children's Hospital
Fresno, CA
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs and documenting patient observations.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fresno, CA
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Education
Home Health Aide -
Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CA02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Central Adult School
Fresno, CA01.2015
High School Diploma -
McLane High School
Fresno, CA2008
Fresno City College
Fresno, CACertification
- First Aid Certification
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
- Home Health Aid Certified (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Hospice Aide
Valley Regional Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Central Coast Home Health Aide Hospice
HOME HEALTH AIDE, Help at Home
10.2022 - 07.2025
Home Health Aide
Bristol Hospice
05.2022 - 09.2022
Pediatric Care Technician Day Sugery
Valley Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 07.2017
Home Health Aide -
Clovis Adult Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Central Adult School
High School Diploma -
McLane High School
Fresno City College