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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Ariana Contreras

Ariana Contreras

Napa

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at The Meadows of Napa Valley, delivering exceptional patient-focused care. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and implementing safety precautions, I foster positive relationships with patients and families, ensuring dignity and comfort while enhancing overall care quality. Reliable team player dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows of Napa Valley
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services
  • provided patient dignity
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers 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.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.

Lead Bank Teller

Redwood Credit Union
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Trained junior tellers in best practices for client interactions, upholding excellent standards of service quality across the team.
  • Oversaw teller staff scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage during business hours.
  • Maintained cash drawer accuracy, effectively balancing daily deposits and withdrawals.
  • Streamlined teller operations for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak periods while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Reduced errors and discrepancies, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported.
  • Implemented security measures to protect bank assets, reducing instances of fraud and theft.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Led team of tellers to exceed sales goals through cross-selling products and services.
  • Answered inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other related products.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Educated customers on online banking and mobile banking applications.
  • Cross-sold credit cards, loans and other bank products.
  • Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA
08-2025

Associate of Science - Pre Health in Nursing Pre Requisites

Napa Valley College
Napa, CA
05-2023

CNA Certification -

Vallejo Nursing School
Vallejo, CA
11-2019

Napa High School
Napa
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Safety precautions
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Electronic charting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Care plan implementation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved care of up to 16 patients
  • Achieved low staff Task by completing with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS- CPR CERTIFIED

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows of Napa Valley
03.2023 - Current

Lead Bank Teller

Redwood Credit Union
01.2018 - 04.2023

Graduate Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Blake Austin College

Associate of Science - Pre Health in Nursing Pre Requisites

Napa Valley College

CNA Certification -

Vallejo Nursing School

Napa High School
Ariana Contreras