Karen Deciderio Cruz
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids Club Associate
EōS Fitness
Phoenix, AZ
02.2026 - Current
- Maintained a safe & supportive environment for children by supervising activities, monitoring behavior, & following safety protocols.
- Communicated with parents & staff to ensure children's needs were addressed promptly & appropriately.
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining organization & attention to safety.
- Responded calmly to incidents or minor injuries & followed established procedures to ensure child safety.
- Built strong interpersonal & communication skills through daily interaction with children & families.
CNA
South Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered direct bedside care, including vital signs, mobility assistance, hygiene care, & monitoring for diverse patient populations.
- Observed patient status & promptly reported changes to RNs to support safe and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with nurses & interdisciplinary staff to support individualized care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, & discharge preparation while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Promoted patient dignity, safety, & comfort in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
High School Diploma -
The Academies At South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment & vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention & control
- Patient-centered care & education
- Therapeutic communication
- Interdisciplinary teamwork & collaboration
- Clinical prioritization & time management
- Electronic medical record documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association (Feb 2024 - Feb 2026)
- Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Arizona (May 2025 - Mar 2028)
Clinical Experience
Phoenix, AZ | Aug 2024 – Present | 350+ Clinical Hours
Abrazo Central Campus (Med-Surg, Telemetry, ICU Observation, ED, Pre-Op/Surgery)
- Performed patient assessments, vital signs, glucose monitoring, & pain assessments.
- Administered medications via PO, IM, SubQ, IV, & NG routes using aseptic technique.
- Monitored IV therapy, labs, & patient status.
- Implemented fall prevention, isolation precautions, & patient safety protocols.
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center Phoenix | Copper Springs Gilbert (Psychiatry)
- Conducted mental health & safety assessments, including suicide risk screening.
- Used therapeutic communication & de-escalation techniques to support patient care.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital (Oncology, GI)
- Assisted with pediatric assessments, vital signs monitoring, & infection prevention.
- Supported patient & family-centered care with the interdisciplinary team.
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus (Couplet Care, Labor & Delivery)
- Assisted with maternal and fetal assessments including fetal heart tone and contraction monitoring.
- Supported labor positioning, comfort measures, and postpartum recovery monitoring.
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital (Pre-Op, Telemetry)
- Monitored cardiac rhythms & vital signs for telemetry patients.
- Performed assessments & communicated patient status to the care team.
Timeline
Kids Club Associate
EōS Fitness
02.2026 - Current
CNA
South Mountain Post Acute
04.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
The Academies At South Mountain