Sara Avelar
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Healthcare Staffing Inc. (Agency) Olive View Hosp.
Sylmar, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assist Patient's with behavioral issues
- Observe the patient on any mood changes, behavior, actions, body language.
- Report to RN or Supervisor any concerns, or changes on patient's behavior.
- Being understandable, and compassionate to patient's needs.
CNA
Mission Community Hospital
Panorama City, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for patients with behavioral issues, Patients under treatment for Scabies, Pubic lice, HIV, Tuberculosis, Covid 19, Tracheostomy, Respiratory failure, Post-op, Parkinson's, disease, muscular dystrophy, Dementia, Alzheimer.
- Sitter for 1-2 patients care and observations for fall risk Or suicidal.
- Stripe patient's room after discharged, set-up patient's room for new admits.
- Knowledge of patient's under Telemetry care, G-tube, NG tube, and Colostomy care.
CNA
(Monte Nido & Affiliates) Through Agency
Agoura Hills, CA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitor patient's specimen and effectively alert supervisor of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patient's under care conditions to help identify symptoms and unhealthy habits and behaviors.
- Prepare healthy meals, with proper measurements for each individual
- Interact with patients to build a healthy relationship.
CNA, Float Pool
BESTNESTSTAFFING (Providence Hospital)
Mission Hills, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assist at the Subacute unit, Sepsis, and MedSurg unit.
Nursing Care Partner
Children's Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Wipe down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instanof infections
- Provided incision baths
- Assisted putting Telemetry leads on patients
- Followed document protocol to safe guard confidentiality of patient records.
- Got Trained to assist at the desk unit 3-4 times in a month period,
- Assisting with answering and transferring calls.
- placing order supplies.
- Arranging the daily schedule for the unit staff members, and making copies.
- Stacking supplies.
Caregiver
Belmont Hollywood Heights
Highland, CA
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Supported patient's daily hygiene by assisting with regular bathing or (bed bath), dressing, dental care, grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Offered companionship and kindness
Cashier, Customer Service
Golden Spour Café
Los Angeles, CA
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Nursing Assistance
St. Jude School Program
Panorama City, CA04.2016
High School Graduate -
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
Los Angeles, CA06.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- Hospital knowledge
- Knowledge on good customer service
- Basic computer knowledge
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Certification
CNA active certificate
BlS active card
CPR active card
Hospital Fire and life safety card
Timeline
CNA
Healthcare Staffing Inc. (Agency) Olive View Hosp.
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Mission Community Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
CNA, Float Pool
BESTNESTSTAFFING (Providence Hospital)
06.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
(Monte Nido & Affiliates) Through Agency
05.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Care Partner
Children's Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Belmont Hollywood Heights
05.2016 - 06.2021
Cashier, Customer Service
Golden Spour Café
03.2005 - 01.2013
Nursing Assistance
St. Jude School Program
High School Graduate -
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts