Susan Lara
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate CNA with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks to ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excellent communication, empathy, and time management skills contribute to positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Shoreline Healthcare Center
Long Beach
10.2024 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
Long Beach
09.2023 - Current
- I have volunteered for a total of 112.5 hours.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disinfecting surfaces and removing trash.
- Replenish snacks and drinks for blood donors to enjoy.
- Assisted with donor registration paperwork, ensuring all documents were completed correctly and accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of all donations received, including donor information, quantity collected, and expiration dates.
- Responded to questions from donors regarding eligibility criteria or other requirements related to donating blood.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Retail Sales Associate
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
10.2021 - Current
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Maintained a clean work environment
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
St. Philomena
Carson
06.2019 - 07.2019
- I spent a total of 50 hours supervising second-grade children.
- Provided a safe and fun environment for children to participate in activities.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between campers through organized games and activities.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in order to ensure a successful summer program experience for all participants.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among young children by providing nutritional snacks during breaks from activities. Made sure to check for any food allergies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Hard worker
- Fast leaner
- Honest
- Personable with a positive attitude, interfaces well with patients, families, and staff
Certification
- CPR - BLS American Heart Association Issued: 9/13/2024
- CNA 01317462 Effective Date: 10/18/2024
Accomplishments
- President's Education Awards Program Issued: 2017, 2021
- Superintendent's Honor Roll Issued: June 3, 2021
- Gold Seal Bearer Issued: June 3, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Shoreline Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current
Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
09.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Disneyland Resort
10.2021 - Current
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
St. Philomena
06.2019 - 07.2019
- CPR - BLS American Heart Association Issued: 9/13/2024
- CNA 01317462 Effective Date: 10/18/2024
Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities
Los Angeles Harbor College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
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