Perla Ramirez
Downey
Summary
Developed critical patient care and support skills in clinical environment, seeking to transition to new field. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, coupled with strong organizational skills. Dedicated to leveraging these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
El Rancho Vista Healthcare Center
Pico Rivera, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and hygiene.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs and improve care quality.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
El Rancho Vista Health Care
Pico Rivera, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility support, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and patient conditions, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Ensure proper documentation of patient activities, care provided, and any observed changes, contributing to accurate medical records.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
10-2025
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Client Education/Instructing
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Quality & Performance Improvement
- Assessing Pain Level of Patients
- Flexibility
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment facilitation
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude Graduation Honors 06.2025
- Dean’s List Recipient, Terms 1, 2, 3, 5, Stanbridge University
Certification
- Vocational Nurse #756324
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- 08.2023 California Department of Public Health Certified Nursing Assistant #01183115
- 08.2023 California Department of Public Health Home Health Aide #01183115
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Spanish / Native or Bilingual
CLINICALS
- TEMPLE CITY HEALTHCARE 10.2025 Leadership: demonstrated patient advocacy, assisted charge nurse in care, promoted positive patient outcomes via interdepartmental collaboration.
- WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 09.2025 Pediatrics: provided child-centered care, interacted with patients and families, collaborated with interdisciplinary team to prioritize child well-being.
- WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 07.2025 Maternal Newborn: applied focused health assessment and competent care for prenatal and postnatal clients, promoting maternal-infant health.
- ROYAL VISTA CARE CENTER 06.2025 Medical Surgical: performed blood glucose tests, provided tracheostomy care, suctioning, assisted with wound care, obtained vital signs.
- ROYAL VISTA CARE CENTER 04.2025 Medical Surgical: obtained and monitored vital signs, changed catheters and g-tubes, performed wound dressings, administered medication.
- YORK HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS CENTER 03.2025 Mental Health: performed focused health assessments, utilized therapeutic communication, observed therapy sessions, provided safe environment for patients.
- SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL 01.2025 Medical Surgical: assisted with patient and wound care, helped with activities of daily living, administered medication, changed g-tubes.
- SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL 10.2024 Skilled Nursing: provided patient care, obtained vital signs and bloodwork, performed head-to-toe assessments, shadowed nurses during daily rounds.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
El Rancho Vista Healthcare Center
11.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
El Rancho Vista Health Care
08.2024 - Current
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University