Michelle Balcazar
Holland,MI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in providing direct patient care and supporting daily living activities. Enhanced patient well-being through effective monitoring of vital signs and collaboration with healthcare teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication and teamwork in diverse settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeCircles PACE
Holland, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate direct care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Provided personalized assistance with hygiene, toileting, mobility, and daily routines to enhance participant comfort and dignity.
- Tracked and recorded vital signs to ensure participant well-being.
- Monitor and report changes in participants' condition and behavior.
- Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members, participants, families, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care and support.
- Maintained accurate documentation and charting to support continuity of care and compliance with health regulations.
Phlebotomy Practical Training
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, USA
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed venipuncture and blood specimen collection, ensuring accurate sample integrity.
- Performed proper specimen handling and laboratory procedures, adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Applied infection-control and sterile technique principles.
- Acquired skills in patient identification, preparation, and observation to enhance patient care.
- Developed expertise in patient identification procedures, preparation, and observation to enhance patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareerStaff Unlimited
Grand Rapids, USA
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered direct patient care in healthcare and long-term care settings to ensure comfort and well-being.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, enhancing personal hygiene, mobility, and toileting experiences.
- Obtain vital signs and monitor patients for changes in condition.
- Documented patient care and communicated observations to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions.
- Implemented infection-control and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resthaven Nursing Home
Holland, USA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Executed patient-care techniques under supervision in a clinical setting.
- Completed clinical experience, gaining hands-on skills in patient care.
Sous Chef
Vista Springs
Holland, USA
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Prepared and customized meals for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary needs, allergies, and preferences.
- Executed specific diet plans and upheld food-safety procedures to maintain high standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen and work environment.
- Removed food residue from dishes to maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations. and assisted with maintaining an organized dietary department.
Education
Phlebotomy - Technical Training
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MICollege Coursework -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MIGED -
Zeeland Adult Education Center
Holland, MISkills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ADL assistance
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Phlebotomy & Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Infection control
- Patient Observation
- Charting skills
- CPR Certified
- Home & Community Care
- Senior care
- Nutritional Support
- Electronic Health Records
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Valid Driver's License
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Bilingual
Awards
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomy Practical Training
Grand Rapids Community College
10.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeCircles PACE
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resthaven Nursing Home
03.2021 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Vista Springs
02.2016 - 04.2020
Phlebotomy - Technical Training
Grand Rapids Community College
College Coursework -
Grand Rapids Community College
GED -
Zeeland Adult Education Center