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Galina Oberderfer

Marina Del Rey

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with hands-on experience in patient care, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare, supporting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), and ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Strong ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, communicate effectively, and provide empathetic and culturally competent patient care. Currently completing prerequisites for the Registered Nurse (RN) program at Santa Monica College to further advance in nursing.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Partner

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- 4 North/Care Unit
Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current

- Provide high-quality direct patient care on a fast-paced acute medical/surgical unit.
- Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitor and document vital signs (NIBP, HR, RR, SpO₂, temperature) using EPIC.
- Support safe patient mobility, turning, repositioning, lifting, and fall-prevention protocols.
- Assist nurses with specimen collection, catheter care, colostomy care, and post-operative recovery support.
- Maintain strict infection-control standards to ensure a clean and safe hospital environment.
- Collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated patient care.
- Provide emotional support and compassionate bedside care to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Culver West Health Center
Los Angeles
08.2024 - 05.2025

- Provide direct patient care, assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.

- Monitor and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
- Assist with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfer assistance to prevent falls and pressure ulcers.
- Support colostomy and urinary catheter care, ensuring patient hygiene and comfort.
- Maintain infection control standards, and ensure a safe and sanitary patient environment.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to residents, improving their quality of life.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, doctors, and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program -

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
08-2022

Master of Science - Physical Education And Sports

The Lesgaft National State University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
06-2005

Skills

-Patient Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

-Vital Signs Monitoring & Medical Documentation

-Mobility & Transfer Assistance (Bed, Wheelchair, Gait Support)

-Geriatric & Post-Operative Care

-Colostomy & Urinary Catheter Care

-Infection Control & Hygiene Maintenance

-Emergency Response & BLS Procedures

-Team Collaboration & Communication

-Compassionate & Culturally Competent Care

Additional Information

-Passionate about advancing into an RN role and contributing to quality patient care.

-Fluent in English and Russian, ensuring effective communication with diverse patient populations.

-Strong background in mobility assistance and rehabilitation techniques, enhancing patient recovery.

Timeline

Clinical Partner

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- 4 North/Care Unit
06.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Culver West Health Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program -

Santa Monica College

Master of Science - Physical Education And Sports

The Lesgaft National State University
Galina Oberderfer