Maria Flores
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Delivered high-quality support through assistance with daily living activities and effective documentation practices. Emphasized patient comfort and dignity while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ramona Rehabilitation
Hemet, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities.
- Repositioned patients and supported mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer equipment.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic charting systems.
- Mentored new nursing assistants on resident care standards and unit procedures.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant / RNA
Highland Springs Care Center
Banning, CA
09.2015 - 04.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care needs.
- Repositioned immobile residents to support comfort, skin integrity, and pressure injury prevention.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records and shift reports.
- Supported meal service by feeding residents and tracking intake for dietary concerns.
- Coordinated with nurses and families to deliver respectful, consistent resident-centered care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
Briarcrest Nursing Center
Bell Gardens, CA
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation using proper body mechanics.
- Delivered direct personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing support for residents.
- Documented daily care activities and observed condition changes accurately in patient records.
- Perform suction of phlegm, awareness of the monitor.
- Walked patients, gave therapeutic exercises, helped with weighing.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
Sunray Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Responded quickly to resident needs, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity during care routines.
- Collaborated with nurses and care team members to provide consistent, attentive resident support.
- Supported meal service, feeding assistance, and hydration to maintain resident nutrition.
- Maintained clean, organized living areas while following infection control procedures.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant/RNA
Greenfield Care Center
South Gate, CA
02.2005 - 03.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records and shift reports.
- Responded to call lights quickly and prioritized resident needs throughout shifts.
- Reinforced infection control practices by following hand hygiene and PPE protocols consistently.
Skills
- Patient support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Ambulation assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Patient care
- Safety precautions
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care ethics
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ramona Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / RNA
Highland Springs Care Center
09.2015 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
Briarcrest Nursing Center
05.2010 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
Sunray Healthcare Center
06.2008 - 05.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant/RNA
Greenfield Care Center
02.2005 - 03.2009