Karely Zavala
Lodi,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in the medical field as a psych tech student and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth and ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After School Educator
Aspire Public Schools VSA
01.2023 - Current
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
Psychiatric Technician Student
Alan Short Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted adults with developmental disabilities to help develop and maintain self-esteem, social interaction, language, personal independence, and other functional skills required for employment, community integration, and self-advocacy.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Organized recreational activities to assist adults with developmental disabilities
- Developed individualized plans for adults with developmental disabilities
Psychiatric Technician Student
San Joaquin County Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Psychiatric Technician Student
ST Joseph Medical Center, Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vienna Nursing & Rehab Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Health Care Facility
07.2013 - 05.2019
- Supported needs of inmate/patients under long-term care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manteca Care and Rehab Center
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Cared for residents and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
Lodi, CA06-2008
Skills
- Strong ability to provide compassionate care to patients ensuring their comfort and safety
- Team Collaboration
- Flexibility to adjust to different environments
- Organizational Skills/Time Management
- Behavior Management
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Catheterization
- Care Planning
- Head-to-toe Assessment
- Clinical Decision Making
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification – LivingWorks Education.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CA Department of Public Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician Student
Alan Short Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Psychiatric Technician Student
San Joaquin County Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Psychiatric Technician Student
ST Joseph Medical Center, Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
After School Educator
Aspire Public Schools VSA
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vienna Nursing & Rehab Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Health Care Facility
07.2013 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manteca Care and Rehab Center
12.2010 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
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