Karina Garcia
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 6 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation settings. Proficient in vital sign monitoring, daily living assistance, and maintaining a safe patient environment. Recently graduated as an LVN with demonstrated expertise in patient care, health assessment, and medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient safety and delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Generations Healthcare
Lompoc, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Fountain Square of Lompoc
Lompoc, CA
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted elderly residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Administered medication according to physician orders, while adhering to state regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12-2024
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Time management
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Compassion and empathy
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Dosage calculation
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Generations Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Fountain Square of Lompoc
05.2017 - 12.2018
Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allan Hancock College
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