Veronica Ponce
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Reliable and compassionate, always dedicated to providing high-quality care and support. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care and safety, coupled with basic skills in daily living assistance and communication. Committed to making positive impact on clients' well-being and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Monitored patient health, recording vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients during transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Engaged clients in social activities, fostering companionship and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Health Coach
Elevation Behavior Health
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed personalized wellness plans to improve clients' health outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to identify individual health goals and barriers.
- Provided ongoing support and motivation through regular check-ins and feedback.
- Educated clients on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes for better health management.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the coaching process.
- Improved client wellness by creating personalized health plans and providing ongoing support.
- Served as a positive role model for clients, embodying the principles of health and wellness through personal habits and behaviors.
LVN Student Nurse
Career Care Institute
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform care decisions.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options.
- Improved patient care by accurately documenting medical histories and vital signs.
- Demonstrated high levels of professionalism and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in patient assignments or clinical situations, always prioritizing patient safety while working effectively within established guidelines and protocols.
- Accelerated recovery times by implementing effective wound care techniques and dressing changes as directed by physicians.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Studying to take state exam.
Education
No Degree - LVN
Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA09-2023
GED -
Pacifica High School
Oxnard, CA06-2007
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient advocacy
- At-home care instruction
- Fast learner
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
Health Coach
Elevation Behavior Health
08.2024 - 07.2025
LVN Student Nurse
Career Care Institute
06.2022 - 09.2023
No Degree - LVN
Career Care Institute
GED -
Pacifica High School