Irene Zaragoza
Menifee,CA
Summary
Analytical and strategic [Job Title] with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Hermiston, OR
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Resident Care Coordinator
Guardian Angel Homes
Hermiston, OR
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Hired and trained [Number] new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Warehouse Associate
Atkinson Staffing
Hermiston, OR
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06.2023
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Willingness to Learn
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Care Quality
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Positioning
- Intercultural Competence
- Universal Precautions
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emergency Response
- Attention to Detail
- CNA Certification
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Injury Prevention
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Safety Management
- Consistent Follow Through
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
12.2019 - 03.2022
Resident Care Coordinator
Guardian Angel Homes
01.2016 - 10.2018
Warehouse Associate
Atkinson Staffing
10.2012 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College