Rosana Cruz
West Valley
Summary
Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HCA & HUC Internal Medicine
University of Utah Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
HCA & HUC Specialty & Surgical Unit
University of Utah Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Nursing Assistant
Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assist residents with dressing, grooming, and personal care
- Promote a safe and comfortable environment for residents
- Communicate resident information to RN and other nursing staff including changes in condition and needs
- Check vital signs, weight, and record them on patient medical sheets
- Assist residents with travel from rooms to other areas of the facility
- Remain aware of resident's social and psychological well-being
- Document resident's behavior, interventions, and patient response on each log
- Comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws
- Adhere to professional standards, policies, and company procedures, and all state, federal, and local requirements
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Murray, UT06-2027
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTHigh school diploma - undefined
Spring Creek High School
Spring Creek, NV06.2016
Skills
- Active listening
- Organization
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HCA & HUC Internal Medicine
University of Utah Hospital
03.2025 - Current
HCA & HUC Specialty & Surgical Unit
University of Utah Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2024
Nursing Assistant
Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2023 - 03.2023
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College
High school diploma - undefined
Spring Creek High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College