Tammera Cruz
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 14 years of experience providing exceptional patient care across various healthcare settings. Expertise in delivering compassionate support, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in effective time management and maintaining accurate patient records while ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to fostering a positive environment for patients and their families, contributing to improved satisfaction and care quality. Proven adaptability in fast-paced medical environments, consistently prioritising patient needs and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Valor
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and fostering independence.
- Assisted clients in communication and social interactions, promoting positive relationships within the community.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to goals and improving client well-being.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Specimen Collector
Colorado Health Services
Colorado Springs
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Collected specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy in labeling and handling.
- Maintained compliance with safety and infection control procedures throughout specimen collection process.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper specimen collection techniques and protocols.
- Documented patient interactions and specimen collection data in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline processes and enhance patient care.
CNA
Lifecare Centers of Colorado
Colorado Springs
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a long-term care facility.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting resident independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
CNA-Rehab
Center at Centennial
Colorado Springs
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation team to implement patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
CNA/Phlebotomist
Matthews Vu
Colorado Springs
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collected blood samples and performed laboratory tests with precision.
- Assisted nursing staff in daily activities and patient monitoring.
- Educated patients on procedures and post-care instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
CNA
Cheyanne Mountain Care Center
Colorado Springs
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the safe and efficient transfer of patients from the bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with medical procedures and treatments as directed by the doctor.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the doctor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and encouragement.
- Executed infection control protocols and universal precautions to provide safe care.
- Demonstrated excellent bedside manner and patient care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction ratings.
- Provided direct patient care to patients in a fast-paced medical environment, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
CNA
Parkmoor Village
Colorado Springs
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the safe and efficient transfer of patients from the bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the doctor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and encouragement.
- Executed infection control protocols and universal precautions to provide safe care.
- Demonstrated excellent bedside manner and patient care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding patients.
- Provided direct patient care to patients in a fast-paced medical environment, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
CNA Operating Room
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Greeted visitors, provided tours, and managed conference room bookings.
- Assisted in the safe and efficient transfer of patients from the bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the doctor.
- Provided patient education on post-operative care to ensure proper recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and encouragement.
- Executed infection control protocols and universal precautions to provide safe care.
- Demonstrated excellent bedside manner and patient care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction ratings.
- Provided direct patient care to patients in a fast-paced medical environment, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
Education
GED -
Ellicott Jr and Sr Highschool
CalhanCertified Nurses Aide - undefined
Front Range Nurses Aide Training
Colorado Springs03-2012
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Hard Working
- Dressing clients
- Bedpan assistance
- Counting and recording respirations
- Providing mouth care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant. Colorado -00749009
- Certified Phlebotomist-N21100276
- QMAP-Colorado-Q9512052025
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Valor
09.2025 - 05.2026
Specimen Collector
Colorado Health Services
04.2025 - 09.2025
CNA
Lifecare Centers of Colorado
04.2023 - 12.2024
CNA-Rehab
Center at Centennial
01.2022 - 04.2023
CNA/Phlebotomist
Matthews Vu
01.2021 - 01.2022
CNA
Cheyanne Mountain Care Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
CNA
Parkmoor Village
01.2018 - 01.2022
CNA Operating Room
Penrose Hospital
04.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Nurses Aide - undefined
Front Range Nurses Aide Training
GED -
Ellicott Jr and Sr Highschool