GRACIELA CULAJAY
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant committed to ensuring patient comfort and security. Adept at maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in patient environments while meticulously documenting observations and identifying symptoms. Compassionate caregiver skilled in delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service, fostering trust and communication with patients from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in addressing acute and chronic conditions, with specialized training in supporting substance abuse patients to ensure a holistic approach to healthcare. Resourceful and adaptable, ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver / Med Tech
Avenir Memory Care
Inglewood, CA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Facilitated therapeutic activities tailored to individual resident needs, enhancing cognitive engagement and well-being.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and families, ensuring clarity and understanding regarding care decisions.
- Oversaw caregiver schedules for breaks and meal periods. Delegated assignments to caregivers to optimize workflow. Evaluated task completion to uphold standards of service delivery.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient mediation interventions to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented changes in residents' health status and communicated updates to the healthcare team promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Clarita Congregate Living
Santa Clarita, CA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Guided patients in maintaining personal hygiene through effective shaving, bathing, and oral care techniques.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported needs of six residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Ranch Congregate
Northridge, CA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prepared 6 various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
United Cerebral Palsy Of Los Angeles
Granada Hills, CA
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported needs of six residents under long-term care.
Nursing Assistant
CLHF Homes
Northridge, CA
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported needs of 6 residents under long-term care.
Nursing Assistant
Pacifica Senior Living Northridge
Northridge, CA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Supported needs of 6 residents under long-term care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
St Jude Nursing School
Panorama City, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Sylmar Charter High School
Sylmar, CA06.2012
Skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- HIPAA
- Infection control procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting vital signs
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient relations
- Records Management
- Patient Care and Safety
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Strong ethics
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver / Med Tech
Avenir Memory Care
10.2023 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Clarita Congregate Living
05.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Ranch Congregate
01.2021 - 05.2022
Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
United Cerebral Palsy Of Los Angeles
09.2018 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
CLHF Homes
10.2015 - 01.2017
Nursing Assistant
Pacifica Senior Living Northridge
03.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Sylmar Charter High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
St Jude Nursing School