Kristal Silva
Paramount,CA
Summary
Driven and compassionate Nursing Student with extensive hands-on experience in patient care and clinical rotations at Silverado Memory Care. Excelled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and fostering patient independence. Demonstrated leadership as a Barista Shift Supervisor at Starbucks, enhancing customer relations and team performance. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and infection control standards, ensuring safe and efficient healthcare environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Silverado Memory Care
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medication according to physician orders, while adhering to state regulations.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary guidelines set forth by health professionals or family members.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Nursing Student
Silverado Memory Care
Torrance, CA
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with patient mobility, employing safe lifting techniques.
- Engaged in clinical rotations across various departments to gain diverse experience.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in mobility, including transferring them from wheelchairs to beds or chairs.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Supported independence of clients by helping them identify solutions to problems without taking over decision-making responsibilities.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the residents.
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Artesia, CA
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Implemented promotional strategies to increase sales and attract new customers.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Maintained a clean and well-stocked work area throughout shifts.
- Provided expert advice on coffee selection and preparation to enhance customer experience.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Trained new baristas on coffee preparation techniques and customer service standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules, balancing workload and ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast Univeristy
Anaheim, CA06-2026
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient feeding
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Infection control standards
- ADL assistance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Achieved Deans List recognition for maintaining a GPA of 3.7 for two consecutive semesters at Long Beach City College
- Awarded Clinical Excellence Award for outstanding performance during clinical rotations
Affiliations
- Volunteer work in a health care setting
- Complete clinical rotation in different departments
- Provide tutoring for other nursing students taking Fundamentals
- Previous girls scout for 10 years
- Regular participant in yoga for stress management
- Participated in TCC Family Health Beach Walk
- Fundraising 5k Walk
Certification
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card
Issued by [SureFire CPR] — Valid until [January, 2028] - CPR Certification (Basic Life Support)
American Heart Association — Expires [December, 2025] - Certified Nurse Assistant
California Department of Public Health — Expires [July, 2027], Certificate No. [01312500]
Timeline
Nursing Student
Silverado Memory Care
01.2025 - Current
Nursing Student
Silverado Memory Care
11.2024 - 01.2025
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast Univeristy
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Long Beach City College
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