Yohanna Gonzalez
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living, adept in providing compassionate, patient-centered care and executing dietary plans with precision. Fluent in English and Spanish, I excel in adaptability and effective communication, ensuring high-quality care and support for residents with diverse needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlyn Heights Senior Living
Inver Grove Heights, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Provide hands-on care for 11 to 14 residents, assisting with (ADL), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident care, behaviors, and health status
- Monitor residents’ vital signs, skin integrity, and overall well-being, reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Collaborate with nurses and healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Dietary Aide
Woodlyn Heights Senior Living
Inver Grove Heights, MN
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Prepared and served nutritious, well-balanced meals in accordance with residents' dietary needs, restrictions, and physician-ordered meal plans.
- Followed strict infection control and food safety protocols to prevent contamination and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Worked closely with dietitians, nurses, and CNAs to accommodate residents’ allergies, special diets (pureed, mechanical soft, diabetic, etc.), and personal preferences.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2028
High School Diploma -
South St. Paul High School
South Saint Paul, MN06-2024
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish
- Basic Medical Knowledge
- Compassion & Patience
- Adaptability
- Emotional Resilience
- Time Management & Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Women's Society Leader - Led and worked alongside a club and a non-profit organization to advocate for free menstrual products in our 6-12 school. This motivated state legislatures and is now a law in Minnesota as of Jan. 1, 2024.
- Received Women's Society Scholarship
Additional Involvement
- Leader of BPO (Black pride organization) and CDLU (comunidad de Latinos unidos)
- Held meetings and attended workshops to advocate for racial injustice against minorities
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlyn Heights Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Woodlyn Heights Senior Living
10.2021 - 07.2025
Bachelor's Degree
University of St. Thomas
High School Diploma -
South St. Paul High School