Laura Cruz
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional Certified Nursing Assistant looking to gain the necessary skills to start building a career in the Nursing Field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Peak Care Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgecrest Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality resident care services.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during routines.
- Responded quickly to resident calls for assistance or urgent needs.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Estrella Center
Avondale, AZ
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Front Desk and Sales
Great Western Appliances
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Organized company files and creating support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers.
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with small business entities. Researched and customized service proposals for clients.
- Built strong client relationships and provided high value-adding services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maravilla Nursing Home
, Arizona
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Education
CBP 800 - Computer Workshop Certificate -
Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Certified English Classes -
Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ02-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
New Start School
Texas03.2015
Physical Therapy Technician Training Program Cerificate -
New Start School
03.2015
High School Diploma -
Perparatoria 16 UANL
Taumalipas, Mexico01.2001
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Customer Service
- Fast Learner
- Excellent listener
- Good Bedside Manner
- Observant
- Empathetic and Courteous
- Ability to work Independently
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Peak Care Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgecrest Post Acute
03.2021 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Estrella Center
10.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maravilla Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
Front Desk and Sales
Great Western Appliances
01.2009 - 01.2021
CBP 800 - Computer Workshop Certificate -
Rio Salado College
Certified English Classes -
Rio Salado College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
New Start School
Physical Therapy Technician Training Program Cerificate -
New Start School
High School Diploma -
Perparatoria 16 UANL