Melina Juarez-Lopez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and dedicated Pre-Nursing student with a strong passion for patient care and healthcare service. Demonstrates a solid understanding of clinical procedures, patient safety, and daily care routines through direct experience in long-term care settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to support both patients and medical staff. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to compassionate, team-based healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Skyline Care Center
Salinas, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Took vital signs to monitor patient health effectively.
- Maintained patient hygiene and changed bedding to uphold comfort standards.
- Documented and reported on patient care to maintain accurate records.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Intern
Salinas Valley Health
Salinas, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted unit rounds with Accreditation & Regulatory director to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Assisted in departmental projects, enhancing outcomes and improving team efficiency.
- Participated in daily meetings, contributing valuable insights to foster collaboration.
- Developed support materials, including charts, graphs, and slide presentations for effective communication.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Guest Advocate
Target
Marina, CA
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Ensured compliance with health standards by maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Delivered attentive customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Fulfilled online orders efficiently, guaranteeing timely and accurate pickups and shipments.
- Managed cash transactions accurately to maintain a balanced register.
- Restocked sales floor and workstation to ensure product availability and organized displays.
Volunteer
Montage Wellness Center
Salinas, CA
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained a sanitized and organized facility, ensuring a safe environment for all patients.
- Greeted and assisted patients, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
- Efficiently filed patient records into charts.
Education
Completion of a CNA Program -
Mission Trails ROP
Salinas, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA06.2021
Pre-Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CASkills
- Medical terminology and HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation and EMR systems
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking abilities
- Patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honors, Achieved for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Dean's Highest Honors, Achieved by achieving a GPA of 4.0
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Intern
Salinas Valley Health
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Skyline Care Center
08.2023 - Current
Guest Advocate
Target
10.2020 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Montage Wellness Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
Completion of a CNA Program -
Mission Trails ROP
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
Pre-Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
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