Alessandra Ponce
Chula Vista
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Jolla Nursing & Rehab /Harvard Partners
06.2022 - Current
- Harvard Partners 06/2022 - 05/2023; La Jolla Nursing 05/2023 - current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Part Time Assistant Manager
Hot Topic
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs..
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops, events and activities, medical appointment and shopping trips.
Candy Striper Volunteer
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Delivered specimen collection from ICU to Laboratory for inspection.
- Directed visitors to correct patient and room number.
- Forward calls to patients and other departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 8501712-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern College
8100 Gigantic St, Otay Mesa, CA 9215405-2025
Associate of Arts - Preparation For Allied Health
Southwestern College
8100 Gigantic St, Otay Mesa, CA 9215406.2022
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
1030 Encinas Ave, Calexico, CA 9223106.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Punctual
- Patient Ambulation
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- PPE Usage
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- RNA - Restorative Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified - BLS
- CSU Completion Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Jolla Nursing & Rehab /Harvard Partners
06.2022 - Current
Part Time Assistant Manager
Hot Topic
11.2020 - 06.2022
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
06.2020 - 04.2022
Candy Striper Volunteer
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- RNA - Restorative Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified - BLS
- CSU Completion Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern College
Associate of Arts - Preparation For Allied Health
Southwestern College
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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