Summary
Overview
Work History
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Skills
Certification
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Iris Lara

Pixley

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Kaweah Health Medical Center,and 16 years of experiance enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to safety, I foster strong relationships with patients, ensuring their comfort and promoting rapid recovery through personalized support and rehabilitation assistance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Kaweah Health Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Proactively identified and addressed potential safety hazards in the patient care environment, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, increasing efficiency and maintaining high-quality care.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in CNA procedures through ongoing education courses, ensuring exceptional levels of care.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management, facilitating rapid healing and minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Delano Post Acute
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises, promoting a faster recovery process.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through empathetic listening and clear communication skills.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Delano Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2018
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through empathetic listening and clear communication skills.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management, facilitating rapid healing and minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, increasing efficiency and maintaining high-quality care.

Education

Respiratory Care

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
03-2025

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Milan Institute
Visalia, CA
03-2007

High School Diploma -

Tech Prep High School
Tulare, CA
06-2006

Skills

  • Reliable team player
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
  • Law and Professional Ethics for California

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Kaweah Health Medical Center
08.2019 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Delano Post Acute
09.2016 - 09.2019

Certified Nurse Assistant

Delano Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2018

Respiratory Care

San Joaquin Valley College

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Milan Institute

High School Diploma -

Tech Prep High School

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