Michaela Garcia
Amboy,IL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Dixon Healthcare and Rehab, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Proven ability to promote independence and dignity while adhering to HIPAA compliance and infection control practices. Committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Dixon Healthcare and Rehab
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cook
Regency Care Of Sterling
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
The Meadows of Franklin Grove
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Maple Crossing at Amboy
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cashier
Petsmart
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
Education
GED -
Sauk Valley Community College
Sterling03-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Dixon Healthcare and Rehab
03.2022 - Current
Cook
Regency Care Of Sterling
05.2021 - 02.2022
Cook
The Meadows of Franklin Grove
05.2019 - 09.2019
Cook
Maple Crossing at Amboy
10.2018 - 03.2019
Cashier
Petsmart
03.2015 - 10.2016
GED -
Sauk Valley Community College
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