Samantha Ruiz Arenas
Brea,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
MainPlace Post Acute
Orange, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and improving overall satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Barista
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Santa Ana, CA
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Event Staff Member
Be Good Restaurant & Experience
Huntington Beach, CA
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the setup, execution and breakdown of events, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing attendee inquires and resolving issues promptly
- Coordinated with team members to manage event logistics, including registration, seating and AV equipment
- Ensured compliance with safely regulations and venue policies to create a secure environment
- Managed vendor relationships and coordinated deliveries to ensure timely availability of supplies
Supervisor
Be Good Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Conduct operational walkthrough swiftly addressing issues
- Manage cash flow, recording and inputting funds from main safe
- Efficiently schedule and supervise staff, overseeing breaks and shifts
- Coordinate reservations for large parties, facilitating kitchen-front-of-house communication
- Prioritize guest satisfaction through 100% table visits, actively seeking and addressing feedback
- Train new front-of-house employees, providing guidance on company policies
- Implement strategies for timely guest service, monitoring sales, labor, and inventory
Server
Be Good Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensuring you are guest focused, how we greet our guest is important
- Practice full hands at all times, pre-bussing and assisting coworkers, making productive steps always to assist in the overall operations of the business
- Learn to use my time wisely, keeping busy, utilizing downtime for side work duties
- Acknowledge every table sat immediately and let them know you will be right over
- 100% menu knowledge is required for both food and bar drinks
- Making sure we put food orders in a time matter to not overwhelm the kitchen
- Maintain communication with management, wait times, service needs, or opportunities for upselling
Host
Ruths Chris Steakhouse
Irvine, CA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Efficiently organize daily floor plan, optimizing server stations for smooth services
- Greet and check in arriving guests, ensuring a seamless entry process
- Proactively confirm reservations and address guest inquiries promptly
- Oversaw to-go orders, providing support to team members for accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborated with team members, demonstrated flexibility and teamwork
Asst. Team Leader
H&R Block
Santa Ana, CA
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Set a positive tone for the office, fostering a culture of quality and consistent execution
- Lead daily huddles and effectively communicate essential information to office associates
- Ensure a positive associate experience, coaching and holding them accountable to SOP
- Oversee and lead client activities, from providing a warm welcome to executing work center and appointment management for an outstanding client experience
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing For Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12-2028
Skills
- Patient Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Charting & Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Compassionate Patient support
- Reliable team player
- Professionalism & Cultural Competency
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Theory
- Skills
- Clinical
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
MainPlace Post Acute
09.2025 - Current
Barista
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
07.2024 - 01.2026
Event Staff Member
Be Good Restaurant & Experience
12.2023 - 04.2024
Supervisor
Be Good Restaurant
08.2023 - 04.2024
Server
Be Good Restaurant
04.2023 - 04.2024
Host
Ruths Chris Steakhouse
06.2022 - 05.2023
Asst. Team Leader
H&R Block
01.2022 - 04.2023
No Degree - Pre-Nursing For Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Santa Ana College