Lena Nguyen
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Aspiring healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Care Center
Folsom, California
01.2026 - Current
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support to residents through companionship and active listening.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
DPX Dance Studio
Elk Grove, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Served as a mentor figure for young dancers by offering guidance on goal setting, time management skills, perseverance, and self-discipline within the field of dance
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback on areas of improvement as well as acknowledging achievements
- Recording technology during rehearsals to analyze dancers' movements in order to provide constructive feedback on technique improvement
Youth Dance Instructor
Infinite Collab
Rancho Cordova, CA
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Mentored aspiring dancers who showed potential talent or interest in pursuing a career in professional dancing
- Mentored dancers in developing their own unique style while maintaining technical proficiency in foundational techniques
- Developed and implemented dance curriculum for students of all ages, focusing on technique, choreography, and performance skills
Education
Associate of Science - Biology: Pre-Nursing
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05.2024
Skills
- BLS certification from American Heart Association
- CPR certification (2024)
- Direct patient care
- Effective communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Kaiser Permanente: Emergency Department Volunteer Sacramento, CA, 9/23-10/24
- Delivered and prepared admission kits to new patients
- Prepared & served multiple patients breakfasts, fulfilled patients' requests, made urine kits,
- Escorted visitors to patient's room
- Provided comfort for patients
- Facilitated communication between volunteers and management, enhancing operational transparency and coordination
- Received and dropped off labs and medication when needed
Certification
- CNA Certified
- Completed CNA Course and training with McKallen Medical Institute
- Obtained 100 clinical hours at Roseville Care Center
- Completed and passed knowledge and skills test within the first try
Accomplishments
- Associate in Science - General Science - May 2024
- Associate in Science Liberal Arts - Math and Science - May 2024
- Associate in Science Biology: Pre-Nursing - May 2024
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Care Center
01.2026 - Current
Youth Dance Instructor
Infinite Collab
09.2024 - 08.2025
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
DPX Dance Studio
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Biology: Pre-Nursing
Cosumnes River College