Karla Orozco
Pomona,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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Pomona Valley Hospital
Pomona, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance resident safety and well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Inland Valley Care Rehabilitation Center
Pomona, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Country Oaks Nursing Home
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Working with Patient that's on life support.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Pomona Vista Healthcare Center
Pomona, CA
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
Cna Diploma - Cna
SSKI
Stanton, CA11.2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Time Management
- Patient Transfers
- Toileting Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Subacute experience
- Bathing Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Patient Lifting
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Geriatric Care
- Bedside Manner
Timeline
CNA
Pomona Valley Hospital
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Country Oaks Nursing Home
08.2023 - 05.2024
CNA
Inland Valley Care Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - Current
CNA
Pomona Vista Healthcare Center
07.2018 - 11.2021
Cna Diploma - Cna
SSKI