PAULA HERRERA
Pomona,CA
Summary
Inspired and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician with over 10 years of experience. Striving to obtain a CNA float position. Providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need. Promoting health and healing to patients that are in our community through my education, ensuring effective safety protocol and supportive environment measures. Proven ability to enhance patient care, empathy, creating positive rapport with patients, family, and staff. Patient and highly compassionate in committed to ensure the comfort in patient transport, delivering exceptional patient experiences through effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
CASA COLINA HOSPITAL AND CENTERS FOR HEALTHCARE
Pomona, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and equipment usage.
- Bladder scan knowledge, measuring patient output
- Bowel program experience with variety of patient diagnosis.
- Providing hospital protocol measures treating SCI (Spinal Cord Injury), stroke, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), hip and knee replacement patients ensuring adequate precautions for patient comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PARK AVENUE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER
Pomona, CA
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Performed and charted vital signs on long-term and short-term patients and Alzheimer’s unit.
- Assist in medical emergencies.
- Assist patients with ADLs such as feeding, oral care, incontinence care, and personal hygiene.
- Assist nurse with care of residents.
- Measure and record patient’s vital signs.
- Assist with restorative care.
- Transport patients to appointments.
- Build a relaxing environment for resident and family members.
- Document patient behavior and any changes noted
- Preserve patient dignity and minimizing discomfort while carrying out duties such as changing linen, bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
Caregiver
INLAND VALLEY CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Pomona, CA
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Perform healthcare related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs.
- Administer bedside and personal care, such as personal hygiene assistance.
- Assist patients with the activities of daily living
- Talk with clients, give them companionship while participating in resident activities
- Change linens, assist in the keeping the room organized, such as keeping room clean, cabinets, and dresser drawers neat and clean.
- Create and maintain a pleasant work environment.
- Help with sanitation and housekeeping tasks of the client’s room, bathroom, and common areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Ontario, CA04.2023
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Windsor School of Nursing
Walnut, CA08.2014
Skills
- Bilingual English/ Spanish
- Direct/Indirect Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge
- Med-surge unit experience
- ICU unit experience
- Unit Secretary experience
- Responding in Emergencies
- Efficient team player
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
- CA Registered Nurse License Pending 04/2023
- BLS for the Healthcare Provider Course Basic Life Support 11/2020
- Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences 07/2019
- Certified Nursing Assistant 08/2014
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
West Coast University: Skills Lab 22 Hours
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
CASA COLINA HOSPITAL AND CENTERS FOR HEALTHCARE
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
PARK AVENUE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER
03.2015 - 03.2022
Caregiver
INLAND VALLEY CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
08.2014 - 12.2014
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Windsor School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
West Coast University