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Denise Holguin Wang

Los Angeles

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Susa Napier FTSI
Pasadena
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and families.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure living environment for clients.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Casa Convent
Duarte
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at the clinic.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during patient care activities.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jeffrey Denham M.D.
Pasadena
09.2014 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at the clinic.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during patient care activities.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Santa Teresita Manor
Duarte
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at the clinic.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during patient care activities.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

Alhambra Adult School
Alhambra, CA

National Education Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.1994 - 01.1995

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Critical Training Center
North Hollywood, CA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Infection control
  • Daily living assistance
  • Client transportation
  • Companionship support
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Direct patient care
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient management
  • Client relationship management
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient awareness
  • Memory care techniques
  • Fall prevention
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Medical office administration
  • Household organization
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Light housekeeping
  • CPR certified
  • Toileting assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Observational skills
  • EMR / EHR
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • First aid and safety

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Susa Napier FTSI
02.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Casa Convent
01.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Santa Teresita Manor
06.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jeffrey Denham M.D.
09.2014 - Current

National Education Center
07.1994 - 01.1995

Alhambra Adult School

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Critical Training Center
Denise Holguin Wang