Indira karan
Bay Point,CA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 6+ years of experience supporting elderly and vulnerable adults. Skilled in caring for bedridden, mobility-impaired, and memory-impaired patients. Known for strong communication, discretion, and patient advocacy. Committed to safety, comfort, and delivering high-quality care, achieved a 100% patient satisfaction rate in prior roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
07.2025 - Current
- Assist patients in daily living activities and provide comfort (i.e. feeding, bathing, toileting, etc.).
- Assist physicians and nurses in medical procedures.
- Record patient health information.
- Transfer patients to and from rooms, beds, wheelchairs, or gurneys.
- Provide first aid services, including wound care.
- Answers patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
- Provides physical support to assist patients with daily living activities.
- Reviews patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patients receive appropriate diet.
- Measures and records food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Records vital signs, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information about the patient’s condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Observes or examines patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention.
- Documents or otherwise reports observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Supplies, collects, or empties bedpans.
- Undresses, washes, and dresses patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Changes bed linens or makes beds.
- Other duties as assigned
Caregiver
Private Care
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Establish and execute daily routine for efficient scheduling.
- Assisted clients with mobility, medication management, and routine personal hygiene tasks.
- Oversee schedules and provide transportation to all appointments.
- Organize medical appointments for all family members and maintain communication with healthcare providers.
- Provide assistance during bath time and grooming.
- Provided personalized care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and communicating with family members effectively.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Richard Celler Legal, P.A.
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed over 60 Plaintiff’s Pre-Suit and litigation employment law cases.
- Conducted interviews with clients to collect supporting documents pertinent to their lawsuit, specifically concerning the discovery portion of the case. This process involved inquiries directed at the opposing party as well as the Plaintiff’s responses to Defendant’s discovery, all while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
- Drafted and filed legal pleadings, including but not limited to complaints, motions/petitions, discovery requests/questions, final judgments, and subpoenas.
- Conducted document reviews and prepared privilege logs for discovery.
- Supported attorneys in depositions, mediations, and trials; created exhibit binders and case summaries.
- Ensured all deadlines and court procedures were met with precision.
- Performed legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategy.
Paralegal
Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided legal support in family law cases by means of dictation, document preparation, conducting discovery, and preparation for court submissions.
- Conducted legal research to assist in the preparation of motions and petitions.
- Prepared trial materials, including exhibits, witness lists, and court presentations.
- Engagement with clients, witnesses, court staff, and opposing counsel representatives.
- Maintained records for billing and expenses; oversaw client files and case documentation.
- Handled a significant volume of dictation/transcription and phone calls on a daily basis.
Education
CNA -
Diablo Post Acute Care
Concord, CACertificate - Computer Graphics
Silicon Valley College
Walnut Creek, CASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Patient Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bathing, Grooming, Dressing & Toileting Assistance
- Mobility Support, Transfers, and Safe Ambulation
- Vital Signs Monitoring (BP, Pulse, Temp, Respiration, O2)
- Feeding Assistance & Meal Preparation
- Infection Control & Universal Precautions
- Reporting & Documenting Patient Conditions
- Emotional Support & Compassionate Communication
- Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid & CPR
- Catheter Care & Incontinence Support
- Bedmaking, Room Organization & Safety Checks
- Dementia & Memory Care Support
- Hoyer Lift / Transfer Device Operation
- Team Collaboration & Adaptability
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
07.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Private Care
10.2023 - 07.2025
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Richard Celler Legal, P.A.
12.2020 - 09.2023
Paralegal
Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
05.2017 - 12.2020
Certificate - Computer Graphics
Silicon Valley College
CNA -
Diablo Post Acute Care