Highly motivated individual experienced in providing quality patient care in a variety of settings. Ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments and work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to deliver compassionate care and improve the lives of patients through attentive and thorough medical care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician- Specialty Care
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Proficient in tracheostomy care, including suctioning, inner cannula changes, airway monitoring, and maintaining sterile technique.
Experience working in a specialty, long-term acute care hospital with high-acuity patients requiring ventilator support, complex wounds, and continuous monitoring.
Knowledgeable in infection prevention, isolation precautions, and sterile/aseptic techniques.
Able to recognize and escalate early signs of respiratory distress, infection, skin breakdown, or trach complications.
Worked closely with RNs, respiratory therapists, wound care specialists, and physicians in a multidisciplinary setting. Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
Delivers clear, concise documentation, and updates using EMR systems.
Strong adherence to HIPAA, safety protocols, and patient confidentiality.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment areas.
Supported nursing team with routine tasks to ensure efficient workflow in unit.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Almond Vista Healthcare Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Respected confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
Education
LVN/LPN - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA
04-2026
Nursing Assistant Program - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
12.2022
Skills
Quality Patient Care
Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Charting Expertise
Medications Familiarity
Supporting Personal Needs
Feeding Assistance Expertise
Tracheostomy care
Infection prevention
Patient confidentiality
Quick Problem Solver
Calm Under Stress
Patient Safety Management
Accomplishments
Trained new hires and nursing students on unit routines, safe patient handling, and proper PPE use, improving onboarding efficiency.
Provided tracheostomy care and suctioning for 8–12 high-acuity patients per shift, helping maintain airway patency and reducing unnecessary escalation to respiratory therapy.
Chief Executive Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Central Valley Specialty HospitalChief Executive Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Central Valley Specialty Hospital