Nonila Dunaven
Certified Nurse Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Hollister,CA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Summary
I am personable and compassionate with patients and also provide a high quality of care. I am dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and the well being through attentive and empathetic support.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding
- Promoting physical therapy and an independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs for fast recovery.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collecting specimens, monitors and recording fluids intake and output, and vital signs such as oral and axillary temperatures, hearth rate, pulse rate, and blood pressures in progressive care, telemetry, and general care units.
- Assists nurses by providing high-quality care to patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical sites wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Home Care Services
11.2005 - 03.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported daily living by serving meals, snacks, drinking water, and nourishment.
- Administered medications as directed by physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ave Maria Convalescent Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2005
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided quality personal care services such as bathing, shaving, grooming, dressing, feeding, and teeth brushing to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility delivered quality to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing specially to does patients unable to self-care and limited mobility.
- Threat patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CALRegional
Salinas, CA01-2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Salinas Adult School
Salinas, CA 05.2001 -
No Degree - General Education
Harthnell College
Salinas, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient-focused care
Specimen collection such as urine, stool, blood and sputum
Basic life support/CPR
Bedside manner
Feeding assistance
Safety precautions
Urinary catheter care
Positioning patients, Bathing, and Showering assistance
Recording and monitoring vital signs
HIPAA compliance
Restraint application
Experienced Venipuncture, Capillary punctures, and Practiced Infection control and preventions
Order of draw, Paperwork processing, Butterfly needle technique, and Syringe method
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
08-2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
08-2025
Phlebotomy Technician
01-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Home Care Services
11.2005 - 03.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ave Maria Convalescent Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2005
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Salinas Adult School
05.2001 -
No Degree - General Education
Harthnell College
05.2001 -
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CALRegional