Sara Gamboa
Temecula,CA
Summary
I am an experienced Certified Nurse Assistant who has specialized in pediatrics and adult care with the safety and comfort of my patients as my number one priority. Additionally, I am a current nursing student working towards obtaining my AA in Nursing to become a Registered Nurse with the ultimate goal of specializing in pediatric care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Together We Grow - Pediatric Day Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, oxygen saturation, pulse and respiration rates while promptly alerting supervising nurse of abnormal readings
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
Temecula, CA06-2019
Associate of Arts - University Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12-2023
Associate of Science - General Studies: Emphasis in Science & Mathematics
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12-2023
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Direct Pediatric and Adult Patient Care
- Ability to recognize change in patient condition
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations
- Patient Safety and Privacy
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Companionship and emotional support
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- AHA BLS
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Together We Grow - Pediatric Day Healthcare Center
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
Associate of Arts - University Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Palomar College
Associate of Science - General Studies: Emphasis in Science & Mathematics
Palomar College
Palomar College
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- AHA BLS
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