Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Rachelle Melissa Duarte

Vista

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical floors such as ICU/TICU-NEURO-PACU/SURGERY. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palomar Hospital
11.2017 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Maintained organization of Central Line Carts, Pulmonary Carts, Neuro Carts
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and O2
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures, such as CPR and wound management, ensuring timely intervention for critical patients.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Perioperative Assistant

Palomar Hospital
11.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, surgical techs, evs to ensure smooth transitions between various operating room procedures.
  • Ensured timely patient transportation between pre-operative areas and operating rooms, maintaining clear communication with all involved parties to avoid unnecessary delays.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to enhance team efficiency.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

United University of Nursing
Murrieta, CA
12.2025

Associate of Science -

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
12.2021

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Safety Precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Reliable team player
  • Compassionate
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant 008415249

Obtained 11/2017

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palomar Hospital
11.2017 - Current

Perioperative Assistant

Palomar Hospital
11.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

United University of Nursing

Associate of Science -

Palomar College
Rachelle Melissa Duarte