Marion Njoroge
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Post Acute
Salinas, California
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient interactions and care information accurately in medical records.
- Supported healthcare team by preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on health maintenance practices and post-care instructions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley State Prison
Soledad, CA
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Reported changes in patient condition to a registered nurse or physician.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Med Tech and Caregiver
Madonna Gardens
Salinas, CA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking.
Student Worker
Hartnell Community College
Salinas, CA
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
- Assisted with different events during fall and spring semesters.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect data confidentiality.
- Served as front line informational point of contact for students and public
- Maintained functioning office equipment by troubleshooting issues and completing basic repairs.
Intern
Sue Gilles Business Center
Salinas, CA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Contacted Vendors
- In-charge of non profit organization vendor booths
- Communicated with volunteers and set up online sign up
- Kept Track of volunteers and in coming vendors in the non profit category
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
- Analyzed and prioritized multiple responsibilities.
- Participated in various extracurricular activities to build skills set.
- Assisted department staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails.
- Transcribed detailed notes during client business meetings to distribute to department.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Hartnell College
05-2022
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Central Coast College
08-2021
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Care Plan Implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Compassionate
- Quick Problem Solver
Certification
- State Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR and First Aid Certified, American Heart Association
Additional Information
Carla Johnson : Dean of Student Affairs Hartnell College
cjohnson@hartnell.edu
831-759-6006
Michaela Shuessler BSN,RN: Charge Nurse
michaela.schuessler@gmail.com
831-262-1742
Deysi Aguillar LVN: Charge Nurse
deysigijon93@gmail.com
831-253-5953
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Personal Information
Education and Training
Current: Applying to RN programs
May 2023: Associates Degree in Psychology
August 2021: Certification in Nurse Assistance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Point Click Care
Meditech
Cerner
Epic
McKesson
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Post Acute
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley State Prison
08.2022 - 02.2025
Med Tech and Caregiver
Madonna Gardens
09.2021 - 08.2022
Student Worker
Hartnell Community College
09.2019 - 08.2022
Intern
Sue Gilles Business Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Psychology
Hartnell College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Central Coast College
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