Gina Silva
Salinas
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse's Assistant with a proven track record at Salinas Valley Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP), excelling in patient care and infection control. Skilled in vital sign recording and care plan implementation, I foster positive relationships through empathy and active listening, ensuring high-quality support and comfort for incarcerated person in a psychiatric hospital environment setting.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Immediate Health Solutions
08.2019 - 10.2025
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA01-2019
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Vital sign recording
- Inpatient care
- Bedside manner
- Valid CA driver's license
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Mobility assistance
- Reliable team player
- Monitoring fluids
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Immediate Health Solutions
08.2019 - 10.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Hartnell College
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