Emilie Zacarias
Long Beach
Summary
Compassionate and diligent individual seeking a position as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Eager to provide quality care and support to patients and families, Highly motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CNA
Downey Post Acute
Downey
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
- Documented patient care and progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to promote physical well-being of residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Prior Authorization Specialist
UnitedHealth Group
Costa Mesa
03.2006 - 07.2009
- Reviewed prior authorization requests for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for approvals.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding authorization processes and requirements.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, including eligibility, benefits and authorizations for medical services.
- Provided guidance to providers regarding the prior authorization process.
Pharmacy Technician
The Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy
Huntington Park
01.2003 - 03.2006
- Assisted customers with medication inquiries and provided product information.
- Dispensed medications and ensured accuracy in prescriptions.
- Managed inventory levels and organized pharmaceutical supplies efficiently.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilized pharmacy software to process prescriptions and manage patient records.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Education
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA10-2025
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High
Lynwood, CA06-2002
Pharmacy Technician
American Career College
South Gate, CASkills
- Patient care
- Effective communication
- Basic life support
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Electronic charting
- Quick problem solver
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient transfers
- Vital signs
Languages
English,Spanish
Professional
Certification
High School Dipolma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Downey Post Acute
11.2025 - Current
Prior Authorization Specialist
UnitedHealth Group
03.2006 - 07.2009
Pharmacy Technician
The Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy
01.2003 - 03.2006
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High
Pharmacy Technician
American Career College