Kristina Mendoza
Highland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Experienced in setting such as Alzheimer's/ dementia, Rehabilitation, Post Acute, and Covid unit settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
Yucaipa , CA
02.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and oxygen levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as tracheotomies, complex wounds, respiratory diseases, and chronic illnesses.
- Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients intake, output, meal percentages, and activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millcreek Manor/ University Post Acute
Mentone, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and COVID positive.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address any change of condition and notified the charge nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen level.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Magnolia Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Riverside , CA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, fractures, stokes, cardiovascular diseases, and Covid positive.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patients with proper colonoscopy and catheter care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by following and understanding infection control protocols.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 55-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
Associates in Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA12.2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- CPR Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Prevention and Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Willingness to Learn
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Magnolia Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Millcreek Manor/ University Post Acute
01.2020 - Current
Associates in Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Crafton Hills College