Jenna Aguilar
Sylmar,CA
Summary
New graduate nurse committed to delivering safe, culturally competent, patient-centered care. Adaptable and compassionate, with a strong focus on continuous learning and promoting health equity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
California Department of Social Services
San Fernando, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored client health and behavior, proactively identifying and addressing concerns in collaboration with family and healthcare providers.
- Provided daily personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, while promoting independence.
- Offered emotional support and companionship through conversation, outings, and assistance with doctor appointments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
Northridge, CA
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to residents with chronic conditions, including dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and post-surgical recovery.
- Supported residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, and range of motion exercises.
- Effectively communicated resident changes, concerns, and clinical observations to nursing staff
- Assisted with clinical procedures including wound and ostomy care, catheter management, and oxygen therapy
- Oriented and trained new CNAs, offering guidance to ensure smooth team integration, and consistent delivery of quality resident care.
Internship Student
CSUN Diversity, Equity, and Innovation
Northridge, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside university professors and department heads to plan and develop a campus land acknowledgment project in collaboration with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indian Tribe.
- Facilitated meetings between university officials and Indigenous tribe representatives.
- Assisted in writing and preparing grant proposals, including drafting project descriptions, objectives, budgets, and evaluation plans, contributing to the development of successful funding requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2023
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
- Bilingual communication in Spanish
- Adaptability to changing environments
- Task management proficiency
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Observational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication with patients and families
- Resourcefulness and reliability
Clinical Experience
- Fundamentals: 06/2024-08/2024- Valley Presbyterian Hospital: Med-Surg, Telemetry (195 hours)
- Int Med-Surg: 08/2024-12/2024- Valley Presbyterian Hospital: Med-Surg, Telemetry, Cath Lab (135 hours)
- Psychiatric: 08/2024-10/2024-USC Verdugo Hills: Geriatric Psych (48 hours)
- Pediatrics: 01/2025-03/2025- Children's Hospital Los Angeles: BMT, Med-Surg, PICU (67.5 hours)
- Advanced-Med Surg: 02/2025-05/2025- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital: ER, ICU, DOU, Med-Surg (195 hours)
- Labor & Delivery: 03/2025-05/2025- Cedar Sinai Medical Center (67.5 hours)
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: 05/2025-08/2025 (90 hours)
Student Nurse Preceptorship
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center – Mission Hills, CA
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | 96 hours | Summer 2025
- Completed 96 hours of one-on-one clinical preceptorship under RN supervision in a high-acuity progressive care environment.
- Conducted focused and head-to-toe assessments, reported abnormal findings, and supported care planning for complex patient populations.
- Assisted in providing care to patients with complex conditions including CHF, alcohol withdrawal, acute respiratory failure, stroke recovery, and ICU step-down patients recovering from sepsis.
- Practiced medication administration, IV therapy, and patient education while strengthening clinical communication and critical thinking.
- Developed experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system, including real-time charting and integration into clinical workflow.
- Gained hands-on experience in prioritizing care, managing time effectively, and responding to shifting acuity levels under RN supervision in a high-acuity unit.
- Delivered shift report and actively engaged with interdisciplinary team members to support safe patient care.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Exp. [01/2027]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association — Exp. [08/2027]
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association — Exp. [05/2027]
- Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) — Exp. [07/2026]
- LA Fire Department Card — Exp. [07/2026]
Timeline
Internship Student
CSUN Diversity, Equity, and Innovation
01.2023 - 05.2023
IHSS Care Provider
California Department of Social Services
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University Northridge
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