Frances Zauhar
Aliso Viejo
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Encompass Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and emotional support, while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Proven ability to implement safety precautions and develop positive relationships, ensuring a patient-focused environment that promotes healing and dignity.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Orchards
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
CNA
Encompass Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2025
- Documented patient progress and activities accurately in medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to promote patient safety and health.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Palm Terrace
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Career College
Santa Ana, CAAssociate of Arts - Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06-2005
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
Accomplishments
- Achieved high safety rate through effectively helping with patient care in a timely manner.
- Achieved high customer service through effectively helping with active listening to patient concerns..
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CHHA-Certified Home Heath Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
CNA
Orchards
10.2025 - Current
CNA
Encompass Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2025
CNA
Palm Terrace
01.2014 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Career College
Associate of Arts - Education
Saddleback College