Jazmin Lara
Arleta,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional and student with hands on experience supporting both pediatric and adult psychiatric patients in clinical settings. Skilled in patient observation, therapeutic communication, and maintaining a safe, supportive care environment for patients and their families. Experienced working alongside nurses and different healthcare teams to help monitor patient needs and responding to changes in condition. Known for staying calm in fast-paced environments and building trust with patients during vulnerable moments. Committed to continuing to grow in the healthcare field while providing attentive, patient centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses with direct patient care including vital signs, hygiene assistance, mobility support, and comfort measures for pediatric patients
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and changes in condition, reporting concerns promptly to nursing staff
- Followed infection control and safety protocols to reduce risk and maintain a safe healthcare environment
- Helped create a calm and supportive environment for children experiencing hospitalization.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide reassurance, updates, and emotional support in a pediatric setting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered high-quality care to total care patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Sales associate
GAP Inc
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands
- Automated contact management system, resulting in better client organization and goal alignment
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to special clients needs to increase marketing
Branford Recreation Center
06.2011 - 08.2019
- Make camp a fun place to be for children ages 5 to12
- To help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for the campers
- Help campers solve conflicts
- Aide counselors by helping get equipment and supplies ready for activities
- Contribute ideas to improve the program
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance
- Do head counts of participants throughout the day
- Interact with parents or guardians during drop
- And pick up times
- Trained to organize games, lead camp songs, and teach art, cooking, acting, and field trip supervision during summer camp programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
CSU Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA12-2026
Home Health Aide
Los Angeles Mission College
SylmarHigh School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06-2022
Skills
- Pediatric patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control & safety protocols
- Patient and family communication
- Team collaboration in clinical settings
- Electronic Health Records knowledge
- Patient mobility assistance
- Pediatric emotional support
- Behavioral observation and reporting monitoring mood, behavior, and safety risks and reporting changes to clinical staff
- Calm decision-making under pressure
Additional Information
- Availability for night shifts, Holidays & weekends
- Volunteer experience 150hrs +
- Relevant memberships: Nursing Club
Certification
- BLS / CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- HIPAA Training
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pediatric Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
Sales associate
GAP Inc
03.2021 - 05.2021
Branford Recreation Center
06.2011 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
CSU Channel Islands
Home Health Aide
Los Angeles Mission College