Karina Contreras
San Diego,CA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Better Solutions Homecare & Nursing
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
CNA
Right At Home
08.2022 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Post Acute
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cashier
Jack In The Box
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and help join donations for kids.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Clothing Store
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
- Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
Education
CNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Healthcare Institute
San Diego, United States05.2020
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06.2009
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Wound care specialist
- EMR / EHR
- Transporting patients
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Recording Vital Signs
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Feeding assistance expert
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Responding to Emergencies
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Medications Familiarity
- Trustworthy Companion
- Intake Recording
- Documenting Behaviors
- Light Housekeeping
- Oral Hygiene
- Activity Planning
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Bed Transfers
- ADLs Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Preparing meals
- Maintaining privacy
- Ambulation Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collecting vital signs
- Specimen Collection
- Dressing assistance
- Patient relationship building
- HIPAA Compliance
- Companionship and emotional support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Right At Home
08.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Better Solutions Homecare & Nursing
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Post Acute
05.2020 - 05.2021
Cashier
Jack In The Box
08.2015 - 05.2020
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2012 - 07.2013
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Clothing Store
03.2011 - 04.2012
CNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Healthcare Institute
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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