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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Spanish: Fluent
Languages
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Karina Contreras

San Diego,CA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

A Better Solutions Homecare & Nursing

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Right At Home

CNA
08.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • 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.

San Diego Post Acute

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • 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.

Jack In The Box

Cashier
08.2014 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • 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.

Education

Calexico High School
Calexico, CA

High School Diploma
06.2009

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • 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
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Intake Recording
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Activity Planning
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking

Spanish: Fluent

Expert in speaking, writing, and reading

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

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
08.2014 - 05.2020

Calexico High School

High School Diploma

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