Yergalem Yemesghen
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of hand-on experience in acute care, subacute,and home health settings. Skilled in assisting with patient mobility, taking vitals signs, performing EKGs, and providing direct patient support under nursing supervision. Trained in infection control and interdisciplinary communication. Experienced in Epic and paragon EHR systems.Currently working in a hospital float pool with flexibility and adaptability to various departments. Recognized as Employee of the Month for exceptional service and teamwork. Seeking to contribute patient centered care and strong clinical support as a Care Partner at Kaiser Permanente
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant - Float Pool Department
MarinHealth Hospital
Greenbrae, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in multiple units such as med-surg, Telemetry and post-op
- Assist with ADLs, vital signs, mobility, and comfort measures.
- Monitor and report changes in patients' condition to nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate charting through Epic, EHR, and follow infection control standards.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding care and team work
CareGiver
AccentCare
Petaluma, CA
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Provide in-home care to elderly and medically fragile clients on an as-needed basis
- Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, and light housekeeping
- Support medication reminders and meal preparation
Caregiver
in-Home Support Services
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Provided Clients with bathing, meals, medication reminders, errands, and transport
- Ensure safety, dignity, and independence in home-based environments
Certified Nurse Assistant
Healdsburg District Hospital
Healdsburg, CA
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Cared to post-surgical and long-term patients in subacute and med-surg units
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, mobility support, repositioning, and routine monitoring.
- Documented changes in patient condition and ensure timely reporting
Certified Nurse Assistant
Golden Living Centre
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided skilled nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care
- Supported fall prevented effort, patient repositioning, and infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing and rehab teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA08.2026
Associate Degree - Natural Science
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA06.2014
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vitals Signs and Documentation
- Infection Control and Hygiene Care
- Safe Patient Transfer & Mobility Support
- Epic & Paragon Electronic Health Record
- Team STEPPS Communication
- Specimen Collection & Patient Transport
- Time Management & Patient Advocacy
- Bilingual: English, Amharic, and Tigrigna
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- TeamSTEPPS communication System
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant, 08/27
- BLS (Basic Life Support) American Health Association, 07/28
Timeline
CareGiver
AccentCare
02.2024 - 09.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant - Float Pool Department
MarinHealth Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Healdsburg District Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant
Golden Living Centre
05.2013 - 04.2015
Caregiver
in-Home Support Services
01.2013 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate Degree - Natural Science
Santa Rosa Junior College