Kate Torres / Certified Nursing Assistant
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for assisting in patient care and support roles. Proven ability to handle clinical tasks efficiently and collaboratively. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication skills essential for team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nursing Assistant
San Dimas Community Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced communication between patients, families, and medical staff by serving as a liaison for information sharing and updates on patient progress.
- Contributed to a safe and clean environment by maintaining compliance with infection control protocols and standards.
- Provided top-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency within the healthcare team.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by participating in comprehensive handoff reports that detailed changes in patient conditions or treatment plans during previous hours worked.
- Supported nursing staff during emergencies by remaining calm under pressure while assisting with life-saving interventions as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care to individuals in various stages of recovery.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Sales Associate
La Granja Pet Supplies
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Red Vest Concierge
Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Service
06.2022 - 04.2023
- As a red vest concierge, I helped create the member’s/visitor’s first and last impressions
- I provided member support and engagement and support staff
- As a volunteer, I assisted with the following:
- Member Check-in
- Discharge Support
- Patient Belonging Round-Up
- Lab Specimen Transport
- Wayfinding
- Wheelchair Support
- Patient Deliveries
- Activity Kit Deliveries
- Special Project/Event support
Silver Angel
Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
- The program I participated in was Nursing and Physician focused on providing care for patients of all ages
- This role allowed for strong patient interaction
- As a volunteer, I engaged our members through bedside activities and encounters to reduce the onset of dementia, depression, and delirium while increasing mental stimulation, mobility, and ambulation to reduce LOS and PDR
- As a volunteer, I assisted with the following:
- Patient Rounding
- Discharge Support
- Meal Assistance
- Lab Specimen Transport
- Activity Kits interactions
- Family Connection Moments
- Patient Deliveries
- Patient Mobility & Ambulation
- Patient Safety Conversations
- Reinforce Medication Side Effects Conversations
- Care Experience Ambassadors
- I maintained relationships with program staff, workers, residents' families, office vendors, and the general public
- Completed general office duties including updating charts and assisting nursing staff when required, preparing client and worker folders, record files, and general filing of records and documents
- Coordinated volunteer training and administrative events, participated and assisted in organizational functions and events, restocked floor supplies, and paged nurses to inform them about their patient’s needs
- Answered telephone calls, e-mails, and replied to questions accordingly, while also maintaining informational and/or operational documents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA08.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies: Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CA08-2022
Skills & qualifications
• Credentials: CA: RN License: pending; CPR/BCLS, Fire Safety Card.
• Languages: Spanish (written and verbal).
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Meditech and Epic.
• Psychomotor Skills: Aseptic Techniques, Basic Care (bed bath, personal care, HS care, massage, occupied/unoccupied bed), Vital Signs, Head to Toe Assessment, GI (feed by mouth, NGT, enema, bedpan fracture pan), I&O, Pulmonary Procedures (pulse oximetry, administer oxygen, incentive spirometer, deep breath, and cough, postural drainage and percussion, oral suctioning), Safety/Mobility (position and turn patient, range of motion, body mechanics, transfer/transport techniques, assist with ambulation, environmental check, restraints), Specimens (dipstick, stool, sputum culture, wound culture, urinalysis clean catch specimen, nasal culture), Wound Care (dry sterile dressing, wet to dry).
• Reliable, empathetic, assertive, collaborative, genuine, punctual, and strong communicator.
• Nursing knowledge, analytical and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Clinicalrotations
- Shriners Hospital for Children, Pediatrics, 10/2024 - Current
- Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, Obstetrics, 08/2024 - 10/2024
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Medical Surgical, 06/2023 - 08/2024
- Las Encinas Hospital, Mental Health, 04/2024- 06/2024
- Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center, Medical Surgical, 01/2024- 03/2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nursing Assistant
San Dimas Community Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Red Vest Concierge
Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Service
06.2022 - 04.2023
Silver Angel
Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
La Granja Pet Supplies
08.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Arts - General Studies: Science
El Camino College
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