Monika Leonard
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
New graduate RN with a strong foundation in acute and long-term care, supported by extensive experience as a CNA and surgical technologist student, with operating room clinical experience. Demonstrated ability to monitor patient status, advocate for patients and families, and maintain safety and comfort in fast-paced clinical environments. Knowledgeable in infection control, sterile technique, interdisciplinary communication, and early recognition of changes in patient condition to support high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Capistrano Beach Care Center
Capistrano Beach, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Hands-on patient care, assisting with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating), monitoring vitals, repositioning residents, maintaining clean rooms, restocking supplies, and providing essential emotional support, all while reporting changes to nurses and ensuring patient safety and comfort, under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- 93-bed skilled nursing facility located in Capistrano Beach, California
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA12-2025
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American College of Health Care
Riverside, CA09-2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles Skills Academy
Los Angeles, CA01.2023
Skills
- Infection control and prevention
- Fall prevention and patient safety
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring and accurate documentation
- Medication administration
- IV therapy, saline lock
- Team collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Operating room skills
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate, culturally sensitive care
Rn Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna Hills, CA
- Medical-Surgical, Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU), St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA
- Emergency Department (ER), St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA
- Labor & Delivery, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA
Licensures And Certifications
- California State Registered Nurse, Pending Licensure / NCLEX Eligible
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Los Angeles Skills Academy, Honor Roll, 09/29/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/01/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 07/01/27
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board, 08/31/27
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Training completed, 10/03/24
Preceptorship - Medical-Surgical Unit
- Orange County Global Medical Center-Santa Ana, CA
- Fall 2025- 108 hours completed
- Provided direct patient care under RN supervision
Timeline
CNA
Capistrano Beach Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Saddleback College
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American College of Health Care
Certified Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles Skills Academy