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Kitana Gallardo

Odessa,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Will be continuing my education to become a Register Nurse, currently studying for the HESI A2.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

1
1
Language

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CPR First Aid/BLS Certified - 03/2024

Work History

Instructional Aide

Odessa College Childrens Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • In my role, I provided educational services to children, tailoring the instruction to each individual child’s needs, literacy level, and language abilities
  • This involved structured classroom sessions held Monday through Friday, with a primary focus on developing fundamental skills and a secondary emphasis on English Language Training.
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
  • Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

Front Desk Agent

Days INN
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Used customer service and communication skills to provide the guest with an exceptional and accommodating hotel experience
  • Handled hotel check in’s; resolve customer complaints; provided visitor information; facilitated guest checkout.
  • Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Provided exceptional service during high-volume periods or challenging situations, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
  • Developed strong relationships with frequent guests for repeat business through personalized attention to their preferences.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Assistance

Odessa College
Odessa, TX

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Collaborative learning
  • Classroom support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Catheter Care

Training

  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • All Together focusing on early childhood education
  • Learned to identify signs of abuse and reporting procedures
  • Learned how to recognize developmental delays in children
  • Received TRS certification as an Instructional Aide
  • Texas Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development

References

  • Alexander Gomez, 702.767.3470, Hotel Director
  • Joanna, 432.290.4777, Teacher Lil’ Wranglers

Timeline

Instructional Aide

Odessa College Childrens Center
04.2023 - 04.2024

Front Desk Agent

Days INN
11.2017 - 12.2018

No Degree - Nursing Assistance

Odessa College

Quote

The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
Henry Miller

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