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Mayra Cruz

Nevada City,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with hospital and high-acuity home health experience providing care for patients with complex medical conditions including ALS, stroke, quadriplegia, dementia, and end-of-life hospice care. Skilled in patient monitoring, mobility assistance, vital signs, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Known for delivering patient-centered care while maintaining safety, dignity, and comfort in fast-paced healthcare environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wolf Creek Care Center
Grass Valley, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • Delivered direct patient care through bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting assistance to enhance comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting significant changes in patient condition to ensure timely medical responses.
  • Assisted with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers to minimize fall risks and prevent pressure injuries.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient needs with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.

High-Acuity Home Care Caregiver

Pawnie's Home Care
Grass Valley, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide complex home health care for patients with ALS, stroke, dementia, quadriplegia, and hospice diagnoses.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, repositioning, feeding, hygiene, and activities of daily living to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Monitor respiratory status and overall health and communicate concerns to nurses and physicians.
  • Coordinated with hospice teams and physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care and ensure continuity of services.
  • Supported end-of-life comfort care and provided emotional support to patients and families to facilitate a dignified transition.

Private Caregiver

Self-Employed
Nevada City, CA
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Delivered individualized care for patients with ALS, advanced dementia, stroke recovery, and hospice care needs.
  • Supported medication management, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and personal care to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Delivered emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for medically complex patients.
  • Coordinated care with hospice providers, physicians, and family members.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Registry

Children's Hospital
Oakland, CA
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Delivered comprehensive pediatric patient care under RN supervision to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Monitored and documented vital signs and patient status to enable prompt medical interventions.
  • Maintained infection control standards during admissions and transfers to safeguard patient health.
  • Supported children with bathing, feeding, dressing, and toileting to enhance comfort and dignity.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Registry

MGA Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
01.2013 - 12.2014

'Assigned to various hospitals including CPMC, St. Mary's and UCSF, where I worked in the float pool, ICU, and assisted in pre-op and post-op care for colonoscopies and endoscopies.

  • Monitored vital signs, managed intake and output, and collected specimens to support accurate patient assessments.
  • Supported patient mobility, hygiene care, and routine patient rounding.
  • Collaborated with RNs and physicians to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
  • Maintained clean patient environments and prepared rooms for admissions.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Oncology and Pediatrics

Los Robles Hospital
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Delivered direct patient care including ADLs, vital signs monitoring, and mobility assistance.
  • Maintained patient safety and prepared patient rooms for admissions.
  • Documented patient care and observations in medical records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration Services

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-2028

Associate of Science - Natural Science

Sierra College
Grass Valley, CA
12-2025

Associate of Science - Allied Health (Pre-Nursing)

Sierra College
Grass Valley, CA
12-2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Program -

Kash College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • High-Acuity Patient Care
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • ADLs & Personal Care
  • Patient Mobility & Safe Transfers
  • Intake & Output Monitoring
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control & Safety
  • ALS & Neurological Patient Support
  • Hospice & End-of-Life Care
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient & Family Communication
  • Bilingual: English / Spanish

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • BLS / CPR Certification
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wolf Creek Care Center
01.2025 - Current

High-Acuity Home Care Caregiver

Pawnie's Home Care
01.2022 - Current

Private Caregiver

Self-Employed
01.2016 - 01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant - Registry

Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant - Registry

MGA Healthcare
01.2013 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant - Oncology and Pediatrics

Los Robles Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration Services

California State University, Chico

Associate of Science - Natural Science

Sierra College

Associate of Science - Allied Health (Pre-Nursing)

Sierra College

Certified Nursing Assistant Program -

Kash College
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