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Jennisa Gaytan

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant with 1.5 years of hands-on patient care experience, currently working in a Neuro Step-Down/Brain & Spine unit and have picked up shifts across additional hospital units, providing exposure to a variety of patient populations and care needs. Currently pursuing an Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing at Stanbridge University, with plans to continue toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and advanced practice. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with additional experience caring for children through church ministry. Passionate about pediatric and oncology care. Committed to providing safe, compassionate, family-centered support to patients and their loved ones during vulnerable moments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, California
2025 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher (Ages 0-12)

PH OC Church
2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pelican Ridge Post Acute
Newport Beach, California

Certified Nursing Assistant

Buena Vista Care Center
Anaheim, California

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Science in VN

Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
09-2026

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Sub-ICU, Neuro/Brain & Spine Patient Support
  • Pediatric/Child Supervision
  • Compassionate, Family-Centered Care
  • Electronic Patient Charting
  • Medical terminology
  • Active listening
  • Intake & Output Monitoring
  • Collaboration with RNs and the Care Team
  • Health documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Positive demeanor
  • Neuro observation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Safety protocols
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification — American Heart Association (AHA)

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
2025 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher (Ages 0-12)

PH OC Church
2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pelican Ridge Post Acute

Certified Nursing Assistant

Buena Vista Care Center

Associate of Science - Occupational Science in VN

Stanbridge University
Jennisa Gaytan