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Selena Ortega

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with hospital-based experience as a Patient Observation Attendant at Antelope Valley Medical Center. Strong background in patient safety, vital signs monitoring, infection control, and assisting nursing staff in fast-paced environments. Seeking a Nurse Technician position to provide high-quality patient care while expanding clinical skills in an acute care setting.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Observation Attendant

Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
10.2025 - Current

Provide continuous 1:1 monitoring for high-risk patients (fall risk, behavioral risk, medical instability).

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN promptly.

• Assist nursing staff with repositioning, comfort measures, and safety interventions.

• Maintain compliance with hospital infection control and safety policies.

• Support Med-Surg team workflow in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Desert Canyon Post Acute
Lancaster, CA
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.

Paraprofessional

Discovery Elementary
Lancaster, CA
2023 - 2025

Delivered personalized support to individuals in need of structured care and supervision.

Recorded and analyzed behaviors and progress to inform future strategies.

Ensured maintenance of a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Education

High School Diploma - Nursing Assistant

Little Rock High School
Little Rock

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Team player attitude
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Patient care
  • Infection control
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Bilingual

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Observation Attendant

Antelope Valley Medical Center
10.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Desert Canyon Post Acute
11.2022 - 09.2023

Paraprofessional

Discovery Elementary
2023 - 2025

High School Diploma - Nursing Assistant

Little Rock High School