KATERIN YANITZIA BARRERA
Newark,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse, trained to assist with clinical assessments and execute care for those in need, seeking a position in the healthcare sector where I can combine my recent education and previous medical skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare
Ridgewood, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Delivered direct patient care in coordination with nurses and interdisciplinary teams
- Assisted patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort needs
- Measured and documented vital signs; promptly reported abnormalities
- Maintained patient safety, fall prevention, and infection control standards
- Supported admissions, discharges, and patient transport when needed
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff
Clerical Assistant (Healthcare Setting)
Michael M. Zeren, DC Chiropractor
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported clinical workflow through scheduling and patient coordination
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records
- Assisted with patient communication and translation services
- Ensured HIPAA compliance and professionalism
Education
LPN - Nursing
Eastwick College
Hackensack, NJ01-2026
CNA License -
K&G Career Academy
Elizabeth, NJ01-2018
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West
Trenton, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Acute and long-term patient care support
- Vital signs monitoring and documentation
- Infection control and safety protocols
- Patient mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Observation and reporting of patient condition changes
- HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- American Sign Language interpreter
Certifications And Honors
- Hispanic Honorary Society - Honorary Member
- Certificate of Excellence - Hamilton High School West
- Senate and General Assembly Citation Certificate - State of New Jersey
Core Clinical Skills
- Acute and long-term patient care support
- Vital signs monitoring and documentation
- Infection control and safety protocols
- Patient mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Observation and reporting of patient condition changes
- HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2024
Clerical Assistant (Healthcare Setting)
Michael M. Zeren, DC Chiropractor
09.2017 - 10.2017
LPN - Nursing
Eastwick College
CNA License -
K&G Career Academy
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West