Xitlali Gonzalez
Soledad,CA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing successful experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Valley Care Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported needs of 9+ residents under long-term care.
COPE Health Scholar
Salinas Valley Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Working in hospital setting alongside nurses, physicians, and other valuable patient care team members to deliver quality service and care.
- Experience working in Oncology, Med-Surge, Progressive Care, and Mother/Baby Unit.
- Assist patients with daily routines such as delivering meals, transferring assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and vital signs.
- Attend to patient call lights as needed
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
- Cleaned and sterilized blood pressure monitors to reduce risk of patient infection and contamination.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when faced with complex situations or challenges within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting healthcare professionals in clinical settings and providing direct support.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of patient care and overall healthcare delivery.
Student Nurse Assistant
Carmel Hills Care Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported the needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Public Health
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
Soledad, CA06.2022
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Respected patient's privacy and dignity, upholding all facility and hospital policies and HIPAA regulations
- Experience with Hoyer/Mechanical Lift
- Time management and organizational skills from having to assist various patients
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Positive and enthusiastic team player who fosters a motivating and uplifting environment for fellow team members
- Resilient and adaptable individual who maintains an oriented mindset to overcome obstacles and setbacks successfully
- Compassionate
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- California Department of Public Health
Certificate Number: 01268545
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification, AHA
eCard Code: 235412924736
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Valley Care Center
03.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Assistant
Carmel Hills Care Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
COPE Health Scholar
Salinas Valley Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2023 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Public Health
Hartnell College
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- California Department of Public Health
Certificate Number: 01268545
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification, AHA
eCard Code: 235412924736
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