MARIA ALVARADO
Paramount,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in acute care and diverse healthcare settings. Committed to maintaining patient safety and dignity while providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living. CPR BLS certified, HIPAA compliant, and adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — TELEMETRY / MED-SURG
Coast Plaza Hospital / Avanti Hospitals
Norwalk, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in an acute-care Telemetry/Med-Surg environment, maintaining patient safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort.
- Monitored patients through ongoing cardiac and vital-sign observation, promptly communicated changes or concerns to nursing staff.
- Obtain, accurately document, and report vital signs and other patient-care information the clinical record.
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, mobility, repositioning, and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted with safe patient transfers and ambulation, ensuring use of appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient needs while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
- Follow hospital procedures related to infection prevention, isolation precautions, HIPAA, and patient safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare team to enhance quality of patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient-care documentation and communicate relevant observations to the nursing team.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — PRN / PER DIEM
Clipboard Health
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, toileting, mobility assistance, nutrition, and ADLs, ensuring holistic support.
- Facilitated safe transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and comfort measures to enhance patient well-being.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare staff.
- Maintain patient safety, privacy, dignity, and infection-control standards.
- Adapted to various healthcare facilities and diverse patient populations, fostering a supportive care environment.
- Delivered CNA coverage in sub-acute, geriatric, and assisted-living environments.
- Collect specimens and accurately document patient-care activities according to facility procedures.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Brier Oak on Sunset
Hollywood, CA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered comprehensive resident care, ensuring personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and comfort.
- Collected and recorded vital signs, while monitoring range of motion and body alignment to support resident health.
- Conducted regular rounds for approximately 19 residents per shift and responded to resident needs.
- Maintained safe, clean, and comfortable care environment, enhancing overall resident well-being.
- Reported unusual observations and changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Built positive relationships with residents while providing compassionate, respectful care.
CAREGIVER / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sage Oak Living & Memory Care
Sulphur, LA
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility to enhance comfort and promote independence.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, monitoring residents for changes in condition to support timely medical interventions.
- Responded to call lights and assessed resident needs while maintaining safety and dignity.
- Provided personal hygiene care and supported rehabilitation activities.
- Repositioned bedbound residents using safety techniques to prevent complications and promote skin integrity.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Women's Health Associates
San Antonio, TX
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Obtained vital signs and assisted with laboratory testing to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Updated patient records and coordinated with physicians on back-office clinical duties to enhance workflow.
- Supported patients during appointments, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to professional standards.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Benevolence Health Centers
Long Beach, CA
- Obtained vital signs and supported clinical treatments to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with nebulizer treatments and eye lavage to facilitate effective patient recovery.
- Streamlined patient care operations by supporting staff in front and back office tasks.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Seif Alalawi, OB-GYN
Downey, CA
- Prepared patients and examination rooms for examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth patient flow.
- Obtained vital signs and collected urine specimens to support accurate patient assessments.
- Assisted with patient intake and appointment scheduling to enhance patient experience and optimize clinic operations.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
United Education Institute
Los Angeles, CA11-2009
Secondary Education -
Skills
- Acute Care & Telemetry
- Med-Surg Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs & Documentation
- Patient observation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Safety & Fall Prevention
- Patient Rounding
- Transfer equipment
- Specimen Collection
- EMR documentation
- Medical Terminology
- CPR / BLS
Personal Information
- Title: Certified Nursing Assistant | Acute Care Telemetry Med-Surg Night Shift
- Driving License: Valid Driver's License
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Valid Driver's License
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — TELEMETRY / MED-SURG
Coast Plaza Hospital / Avanti Hospitals
09.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Brier Oak on Sunset
07.2023 - 10.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — PRN / PER DIEM
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - Current
CAREGIVER / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Sage Oak Living & Memory Care
01.2022 - 03.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Women's Health Associates
08.2018 - 02.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Benevolence Health Centers
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Seif Alalawi, OB-GYN
Medical Assistant Diploma -
United Education Institute