Layla Gaston
Tularosa
Summary
To pursue my degree in Biology and become a General Surgeon in the near future I gained Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center
Alamogordo
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
- Supported residents with dementia by directing them to activities, assisting with mealtimes, restroom use, and essential daily functions, while ensuring a comfortable and engaging environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for residents and staff, contributing to health and safety standards.
Nursing Assistant
Scenic View Outpatient Surgery Center
Alamogordo
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with pre-operative tasks, ensuring timely readiness for procedures.
- Recorded patient vitals accurately to aid healthcare providers.
- Streamlined patient check-in procedures to enhance patient experience.
- Performed housekeeping duties to uphold a sterile environment for patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minors: Chemistry, Human Bio, Pre Health
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2027
High School Diploma -
Tularosa High School
Tularosa, NM05.2023
CNA certification -
Eastern New Mexico University
Ruidoso, NM04.2025
BLS certification -
Easter New Mexico University
Ruidoso, NM06.2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfer support
- Data entry and collaboration
- Effective communication
Shadowing Hours
- 127+ hours of shadowing for various doctors
Volunteer Experience
Brothers Big Sisters (01/2021 to 12/2023)
- Mentoring a kid, listening, teaching, and creating a 'special friend' bond with them.,
St. Francis de Paula Church
- Raise $31,000 for St. Francis De Paula Church (01/2021 to 12/2022)
- Making Luminaries on Christmas Eve (01/2019 to 12/2025)
- Help setting up an annual fiesta by putting up booths, games, as well as performing and cleaning up after the fiesta. (01/2019 to 10/2024)
References
- Trish Archuleta, DON, 575-491-6900
- Jim Backer, Administrator, 575-415-7317
- Father Patrick Montgomery, 575-642-6934
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Aristocrat Assisted Living Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Nursing Assistant
Scenic View Outpatient Surgery Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minors: Chemistry, Human Bio, Pre Health
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Tularosa High School
CNA certification -
Eastern New Mexico University
BLS certification -
Easter New Mexico University