Dani Garcia
Glendora
Summary
Detail oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse prepared to transition academic excellence into high quality clinical practice. Successfully managed full patient loads, proactive communication, and maintained total accuracy rate in medication pass and documentation. Strong advocate for patient safety and HIPAA compliance seeking to join a forward-thinking healthcare facility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
San Dimas, CA
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas, promoting hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Responded to patient needs swiftly, demonstrating empathy and effective communication skills.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Med Tech
Allara Senior Living
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring timely replenishment for uninterrupted operations.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and documented efficiently on the MAR systems.
Caregiver/Home Health Hospice Aide
Private Home
Los Angeles, CA
08.2008 - 10.2021
- Administered daily medications and monitored health conditions effectively.
- Assisted with personal hygiene and mobility, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of care activities and client progress regularly.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Coordinated communication between family members and healthcare professionals.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
North-West College
Pomona, CA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Arrow High School
Glendora, CA06-2007
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical record documentation
- Supply coordination
- Basic life support
- Attention to detail
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
Certification
- CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant-CA Active 00286943
- Licensed Vocational Nurse-CA Active 757948
- BLS/CPR-Valid Exp 8/2026
Timeline
CNA
Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
05.2025 - 01.2026
Med Tech
Allara Senior Living
11.2021 - 05.2025
Caregiver/Home Health Hospice Aide
Private Home
08.2008 - 10.2021
Vocational Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
North-West College
High School Diploma -
Arrow High School
Clinical Rotations
Completed clinical rotations at the Emanate Health Med Surg and ER, Queen of the Valley L&D, Clara Baldwin Stocker Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Garden View Sub-Acute, Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care, Sierra Vista Behaviorial Health Center, and NeuroRestorative.