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KASSANDRA CONTRERAS

San Diego,California

Summary

Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Current student working towards a Nursing Degree and seeking opportunity to begin career. Identifies and quickly closes any knowledge gaps to offer value to employer and team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Cove At La Jolla Post Acute Care Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards

Theater Supervisor

Ultra Star Cinemas
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervised routine cleaning tasks in order to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout facility.
  • Managed theater staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling employees.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth running of theater.
  • Fostered positive work environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations for both staff and patrons.
  • Investigated customer complaints, identifying and changing processes to remove faults.
  • Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks.

Caregiver

Private Employer
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Helped patients move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Prepared meals to meet client nutritional needs.
  • Established positive routines to support mental wellbeing.
  • Checked on residents multiple times throughout shift.
  • Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment.
  • Kept client and family members informed about care plans.
  • Communicated clearly with residents, family members and other caregivers.
  • Supported patients to continue participating in daily living activities.
  • Assisted patients by providing dignified personal care.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe environment for clients.
  • Managed client schedules, ensuring timely administration of medications and completion of necessary tasks.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

San Diego High School
San Diego, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Dalrada Career Institute, 8787 Complex Dr B100, San Diego, CA 92123, July 2024

LANGUAGE

English Fluent
Spanish Native

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Cove At La Jolla Post Acute Care Center
08.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Private Employer
01.2024 - 03.2024

Theater Supervisor

Ultra Star Cinemas
09.2022 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

San Diego High School