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Irene Zaragoza

Menifee,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
Murrieta , CA
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

CNA

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Hermiston, OR
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.

Education

Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute - Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, CA
11-2024

Associate of Arts - Nursing Prerequisites

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
03-2022

GED -

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
01-2018

Skills

  • Toileting assistance
  • Compassion and Empathy care and communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Collecting specimens
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting
  • Transporting patients
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Infection control procedures

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

CNA

Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 10.2024

CNA

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • BLS

Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute - Moreno Valley

Associate of Arts - Nursing Prerequisites

Blue Mountain Community College

GED -

Blue Mountain Community College
Irene Zaragoza