Natazya Svetlana Carte
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 4 years of experience in healthcare settings, dedicated to diligently addressing patients' medical and personal needs. Committed to providing high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring patient safety, and enhancing satisfaction with facility services. Known for a kind and energetic approach, exceptional bedside manner, and strong charting abilities.
In addition to being a Certified Nursing Assistant, I am a compassionate Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 1.5 years of experience in behavioral analysis. I excel in assisting individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional, and developmental disabilities. My clinical experience includes:
- Yountville Veterans Home of CA: Hands-on nursing experience.
- WineBev Napa: Working and assisting developmentally disabled clients.
- Snow Elementary School: Learning about children with autism spectrum disorders.
- Napa State Hospital: Gaining insights into mental health with mild to profound mental illness.
I am caring, well-organized, and possess outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Staffing
Concord, California
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or mechanical lifts.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
Bay Area, CA
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Same job experience as listed above in the recent Certified Nursing Assistant work experience.
Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
Napa, California
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Influenced patients' behavior with therapeutic communication, counseling, or instruction.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and observing behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Ranch
San Rafael, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Same job experience as listed above in the recent Certified Nursing Assistant work experience.
Caregiver
The Keyes Company
Walnut, CA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Library Student Worker
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted patrons with locating materials and providing basic information about library services.
- Organized book shelves, returning books to their proper places.
- Helped patrons check out and return library materials using the automated system.
- Provided technical assistance with computers and other equipment in the library.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as dusting shelves and restocking supplies.
- Answered patron inquiries via phone, email, or in person regarding library policies and procedures.
Front Desk Cashier
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
Vallejo, CA
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained accurate cash register operations and balanced daily transactions.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Utilized upselling techniques to increase sales revenue.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Served as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary work ethic.
- Packed and bagged products according to customer preferences.
Education
Psychiatric Technician Program (Traditional) - Psychiatric Technician
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA12-2023
Associates in Arts, Sciences, and Biomedical - Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Safety Precautions
- Tech-savvy with a deep understanding of social media platforms
Certification
- Psychiatric Technician Certification
- CNA License
Affiliations
I enjoy working out three to four times a week, which helps me maintain a strong and healthy body. I cherish spending my days off with my family. I'm also passionate about good food and coffee.
Languages
Tagalog
Professional
Accomplishments
- SALUTUTORIAN | PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM CLASS OF 2023
Timeline
Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Staffing
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Ranch
08.2021 - 12.2022
Caregiver
The Keyes Company
08.2020 - 07.2021
Library Student Worker
Solano Community College
01.2020 - 07.2020
Front Desk Cashier
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
06.2019 - 11.2019
Psychiatric Technician Program (Traditional) - Psychiatric Technician
Napa Valley College
Associates in Arts, Sciences, and Biomedical - Nursing
Solano Community College
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