NICOLE GONZALEZ
Coachella
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide with 6+ years of experience in hospital, hospice, and home health environments. Expertise in acute patient care and bilingual communication, with a focus on supporting trach and ventilator-dependent patients. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective teamwork and rapid adaptation to new challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs
11.2024 - Current
- Provide high-quality patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Conduct hourly rounding to ensure patient safety and comfort, promptly addressing needs and responding to call lights.
- Perform accurate bedside hand-offs and document vital signs, intake/output (I&O), and ADLs in the electronic health record.
- Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to the nursing team to ensure timely intervention.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Mission Home Health
Palm Desert
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assist over 10 patients daily with bathing, dressing, and grooming, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitor and record vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Charter Hospice
Palm Desert
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored patient health changes, ensuring timely intervention and care adjustments.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, enhancing patient comfort and hygiene.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage patient schedules and records.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Indio Nursing & Rehabilitation
Indio
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing their quality of life and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient stability and timely intervention.
- Repositioned bedridden patients, preventing bedsores and promoting circulation.
Education
HOME HEALTH AIDE -
YAYA Medical Training Institute
Los Angeles06.2021
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
California Nurses Educational Institute
Palm Springs03.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency
- Quick learner
- Collaborative team member
- Time management expertise
- Tracheostomy and ventilator care
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Desert Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Mission Home Health
09.2023 - 01.2024
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Charter Hospice
09.2021 - 10.2022
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Indio Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2021
HOME HEALTH AIDE -
YAYA Medical Training Institute
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
California Nurses Educational Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Coachella Valley High School