Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Elzina Ryan

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Adept at vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, Significantly enhancing patient satisfaction at Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento. Leveraging skills in patient care and safety, alongside effective time management, Excell in creating a compassionate, safe environment, achieving a notable increase in patient engagement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento
08.2024 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.

Laundry, Janitor, House Keeping

Healthcare Services Group
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
  • Collaborated with other janitorial staff to complete large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
  • Provided backup support for other janitorial team members during absences or busy periods, ensuring seamless service.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Responded quickly to urgent maintenance requests from building occupants or management staff members.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues promptly to prevent further damage or escalation.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.

Bus Aide

Sacramento Association for the Mentally Ill
02.2002 - 11.2004
  • Helped students with physical and mental disabilities to board, disembark and ride bus.
  • Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
  • Liaised with bus driver to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
  • Informed parents of student behavioral changes to formulate guidelines and solutions.
  • Communicated with bus driver to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.
  • Placed special needs students in designated seats and fastened and secured seat belts before departure to reduce risk of injury.
  • Executed emergency response by employing established protocols and medical guidelines.
  • Partnered with bus driver to load and unload special needs students and equipment for safe departure and arrival.
  • Informed substitute and newly assigned drivers of routes and directions to maintain timely schedule.

Education

No Degree -

Salano High School
Vallejo, CA
01.1988

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient relationship building
  • Infection control
  • Mobility assistance
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Patient assessments
  • Client documentation
  • HIPAA
  • Patient care and safety
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Time management
  • Vital signs
  • Bedsore prevention

Certification

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

This certificate shall show that the above individual has demonstrated competency in both theory and practical skills required to complete the course and has earned grade upon completion.

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento
08.2024 - Current

Laundry, Janitor, House Keeping

Healthcare Services Group
08.2022 - 08.2024

Bus Aide

Sacramento Association for the Mentally Ill
02.2002 - 11.2004

No Degree -

Salano High School
Elzina Ryan