Narges Edalati
San Diego,CA
Summary
Nursing student and Certified Nursing Assistant with over two years of inpatient behavioral health experience. Skilled in providing direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and maintaining patient safety in hospital settings. Seeking a hospital-based CNA position to continue developing acute care skills and support a future transition into a new graduate RN program.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting
- Assisted patients with ADLs including hygiene, dressing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation
- Obtained, documented, and reported vital signs and changes in patient condition
- Maintained a safe, clean, and therapeutic patient care environment
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transports
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to support patient and staff safety
- Collaborated closely with RNs and interdisciplinary team members
Nurse Aide (Equivalent to CNA)
Mehr Post-Acute Care
04.2009 - 10.2014
- Assisted 15+ residents per shift with ADLs and daily routines
- Provided emotional and social support to residents and families
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient comfort and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05-2026
Associate of Science - Biology Allied Health
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring & documentation
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Patient safety & fall prevention
- Infection control
- Patient mobility & transfers
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Team collaboration with RNs
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of California.
(NO. 1234704)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Basic ECG Course Certificate
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – RN STUDENT
- San Diego City College
Clinical Rotations :
• UC San Diego Health
• Kaiser Permanente
• Scripps Health
Units:
• Labor and Delivery / Postpartum
• Telemetry
• Pediatrics
• PACU
• Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
• Medical-Surgical
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), hygiene, and mobility
• Obtained and documented vital signs
• Supported patient safety, infection control, and fall prevention
• Communicated patient status and concerns to RN preceptors
• Provided patient-centered care in acute hospital settings
ADDITIONAL EXPERINCE
Assistant Property Manager
Lamiller Management – San Diego, CA 07/2023 – Current
- Delivered professional customer service while managing resident concerns
- Maintained accurate documentation and handled confidential information
- Conducted safety walk-throughs and coordinated maintenance needs
Languages
English
Persian
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide (Equivalent to CNA)
Mehr Post-Acute Care
04.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Diego City College
Associate of Science - Biology Allied Health
San Diego Miramar College