Stephanie Ortega
Santa Maria ,CA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and dignity through effective communication and individualized care plans.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
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.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Luis Post Acute Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, promoting safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients on basic health management practices, encouraging self-care independence.
- Participated in training sessions for new staff, sharing best practices in patient care techniques.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Instructor
Vtc Enterprises
Santa Maria, CA
05.2018 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in personal care routines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans for clients.
- Trained new staff on best practices in disability care, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Advocated for client needs within multidisciplinary teams, facilitating access to necessary resources and services.
- Helped clients reach personal goals through encouragement, motivation, and targeted support.
- Provided respectful assistance during personal hygiene tasks, preserving dignity and comfort for clients.
- Communicated effectively with client families to keep them informed about progress and any concerns that arose.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings and activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented client progress notes accurately highlighting any changes in behavior or health status in a timely manner.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Care Provider
New Heights Ventures
Santa Maria, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided individualized care plans to enhance clients' daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client health outcomes and service delivery.
- Trained new staff on essential caregiving techniques and company policies to ensure consistent care quality.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
- Implemented efficient scheduling systems to maximize resource allocation for client appointments and services.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted in the administration of medications under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other outings as needed while ensuring safety at all times during transport transitions.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Education
No Degree -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06-2027
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Santa Maria, CA06-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- HHA - Home Health Aide
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Luis Post Acute Center
02.2025 - Current
Care Provider
New Heights Ventures
08.2022 - 05.2023
Instructor
Vtc Enterprises
05.2018 - 10.2024
No Degree -
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Delta High School