Nathaleigh Young
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shafter Nursing Care
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Merchandise/Cash Office Associate
HomeGoods
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in daily financial transactions.
- Oversaw reconciliation of registers, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained and mentored new associates on cash office protocols and best practices.
- Improved efficiency in cash processing by streamlining workflow procedures and documentation.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for minimizing loss and enhancing security measures.
- Conducted regular audits of cash office operations to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Balanced safe, prepared tills, and prepared register bags for next sales date.
- Prepared bank deposits and corporate cash shipments.
- Followed company policies, procedures, and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
- Stock up items on shelves swiftly and neatly, up to store standards.
- Adjust prices accurately on marking down items.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out sufficient work to achieve store standards.
- Ensure customers are satisfied with their products during checkout.
- Processed items from the backroom and organized each product by department.
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Organized and facilitated community service events to promote volunteerism among peers.
- Collaborated with local organizations to identify and address community needs.
- Developed training materials for new volunteers, enhancing the onboarding experience.
- Mentored junior members, fostering leadership skills, and teamwork.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2025
Bachelor in Human Biology -
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA08-2024
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Adaptable
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant. Issued Date: 11/19/22
- BLS Provider. Issued Date: 07/20/24
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shafter Nursing Care
06.2023 - 08.2025
Merchandise/Cash Office Associate
HomeGoods
07.2019 - 08.2023
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
09.2016 - 05.2019
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bachelor in Human Biology -
California State University, Bakersfield
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School