Estefany Arellano
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA/Caregiver with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate communication, honed across roles including a pivotal internship at Family Medical Center. Excelled in delivering patient-focused care, enhancing patient dignity, and ensuring safety compliance. A reliable team player, adept at responding to emergencies and improving patient satisfaction through attentive and empathetic service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/ Caregiver
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Intern
Family Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- taking patient medical histories
- preparing patients for examination and assisting physician during exam
- knowledge of safety procedures in direct compliance with OSHA
- Updating & filing medical records under HIPAA compliance
- Greeting patients, answering phones and scheduling appointments
IHSS Care Provider
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments, social events, and other necessary outings.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Dressing
- feeding
- bathing
- Walking
Intern
La Mesa Healthcare Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained patient dignity while performing sensitive procedures such as toileting assistance or bedpan changes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during routine tasks.
- Supported patients'' mobility and independence through gentle assistance with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Medical College
San Diego, CA2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Medical College
San Diego, CA2016
Medical Assistant
Center For Employment Training - San Diego
San Diego, CA2014
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA08.2008
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
San Diego, CA06.2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Light Housekeeping
- Transporting patients
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Preparing meals
- Reliable transportation
- CPR Certification
- CPR/AED
- Catheter Care
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Bedsore Prevention
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Intern
La Mesa Healthcare Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
04.2018 - 10.2018
IHSS Care Provider
01.2013 - 10.2013
Intern
Family Medical Center
03.2012 - 05.2012
CNA/ Caregiver
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Medical College
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Medical College
Medical Assistant
Center For Employment Training - San Diego
Southwestern College
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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