Ryan Van Stoodley
Lake Isabella,CA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Kern Valley Healthcare District. Proven ability in patient care, including wound management and crisis intervention. Adept at fostering interagency collaboration and maintaining compliance, ensuring high-quality support for diverse populations. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and dedicated service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)
Kern Valley Healthcare District / Divinity Hospice
Mountain Mesa, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in hospital, hospice, and in-home settings
- Assisted with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility
- Educated patients and families on health management and care routines.
- Assisted with wound care, catheter care, and infection control
- Provided end-of-life comfort care and emotional support
- Maintained accurate medical documentation
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Outreach Housing Navigator / Shelter Staff
Good Samaritan Shelter
Lompoc, CA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients in navigating available resources and support services.
- Developed relationships with local service providers to enhance client support.
- Managed care for 80+ clients
- Administered medications
- Conducted crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Completed HMIS data entry
Server
Pea Soup Andersen's
Buellton, California
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
- Trained new servers on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently using POS systems.
- Handled cash transactions and balanced registers at the end of shifts.
Bottling Operator
Terravant Wine
Buellton, California
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated bottling line equipment for efficient wine production.
- Conducted quality checks on bottles for defects and consistency.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and procedures.
- Logged daily production data for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during production shifts.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and pallet jacks.
Education
High School Diploma - Lompoc, CA
Cabrillo High School
Lompoc, CA01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Allan Hancock College
Santa MariaSkills
- Patient Care & ADLs
- Vital Signs & Patient Observation
- Hospice & End-of-Life Care
- Medication assistance (supervised)
- Wound & Catheter Care Assistance
- Infection Control
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Homeless Outreach & Housing Navigation
- HMIS Documentation & Data Entry
- Interagency Collaboration
- Facility Safety & Compliance
Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)
• Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)
• CPR, First Aid, Narcan
• Mandated Reporter
• De-escalation Training
• Defensive Driving
• Forklift Certified
• HMIS Training
• Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)
• Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)
• CPR, First Aid, Narcan
• Mandated Reporter
• De-escalation Training
• Defensive Driving
• Forklift Certified
• HMIS Training
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)
Kern Valley Healthcare District / Divinity Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Outreach Housing Navigator / Shelter Staff
Good Samaritan Shelter
01.2022 - 11.2023
Bottling Operator
Terravant Wine
06.2018 - 11.2019
Server
Pea Soup Andersen's
07.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - Lompoc, CA
Cabrillo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Allan Hancock College