Nikki Almendarez
El Cajon,CA
Summary
I have extensive direct patient skills, and have an immense desire to take the best care of patients. I have great teamwork skills, and can communicate fluently and appropriately amongst fellow coworkers such as nurses and certified nursing assistants. I have been working in customer service for over six years now and have a substantial educational background in the healthcare field, as I am furthering my education currently as a nursing student.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCSD Hospital
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - Current
- 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 stretcher
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted in CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide 100% patient care, assisting with changes, showers, feedings, upkeep of hygiene, and answering call lights promptly
- Taking full set vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pulse oximeter, and temperature checks)
- I have experience in a sub acute, long term care, dementia unit, COVID unit, as well as a rehabilitation unit
- I am skilled in Microsoft word,POC, and PCC system
- Maintaining compassion and providing emotional support for each individual patient to improve psychological stability.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
Medical Assistant
Dr's Weight Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2022
- I would provide phenomenal customer service skills by calling patients to schedule/reschedule/ or cancel appointments as well as answer any patient questions
- I would also take full-set vitals, and administer prescription medication through intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Additionally, I would sanitize patients' rooms and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Consistently used assistive devices such as wheelchair, gait belt, canes, hoyer lifts, and walkers
- Redirected and reassured combative patients, as well as have assisted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a code blue on several occasions
- Monitor patients for change of condition psychologically and physically as well as providing nurse with full set of vital signs.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College, Serve Institute
National City, CACertified Nursing Assistant
Heart2Serve Institute
El Cajon2021
Medical assistant
Western Medical Training Center
El Cajon2021
Phlebotomist -
PhlebotomyU
San Diego2021
Pre - Allied Nursing Health -
Cuyamaca Community College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Microsoft Word
- POC
- Charting/Intake reporting
- Medication pass
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Transferring via assistive devices
Certification
- BLS CPR Certified, 235412225443
- Phlebotomist, CPT-02231127
- CNA, 01220768
- Patient Care Handling Class
- BART- Basic Resuscitation Training Certified
- Patient Restraint Course
References
- English, Advanced
- Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Hills Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCSD Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Diego Post Acute
08.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr's Weight Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Hills Post Acute
11.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College, Serve Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heart2Serve Institute
Medical assistant
Western Medical Training Center
Phlebotomist -
PhlebotomyU
Pre - Allied Nursing Health -
Cuyamaca Community College
- BLS CPR Certified, 235412225443
- Phlebotomist, CPT-02231127
- CNA, 01220768
- Patient Care Handling Class
- BART- Basic Resuscitation Training Certified
- Patient Restraint Course
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