Elsa Gonzalez
Anaheim
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Sea Cliff Healthcare Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while training new staff on best practices. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering positive relationships with residents and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
Huntington Beach, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Educated residents on personal hygiene practices to promote health and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anaheim Healthcare Center
Anaheim, CA
03.2006 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center
Anaheim, CA
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering positive relationships.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leisure Court Healthcare Center
Anaheim
01.2002 - 08.2015
- Assisted residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and promoting independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant Training Program
Coast Health Educational Center, Inc
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
07.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center
08.2015 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anaheim Healthcare Center
03.2006 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leisure Court Healthcare Center
01.2002 - 08.2015
Certificate - Nursing Assistant Training Program
Coast Health Educational Center, Inc