Irene Acevedo
Escondido
Summary
Dedicated CNA with 3 years of experience delivering direct patient care in skilled nursing, home health, and PACE settings. Expertise in monitoring patient conditions, managing intake and output, and maintaining accurate documentation to enhance patient safety and support. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Referral Specialist
Gary and Mary West PACE
San Marcos
06.2025 - Current
- Process physician orders and utilize CPT codes for accurate referral management.
- Collaborate with providers, social workers, nurses, and family members to coordinate care.
- Maintain detailed documentation regarding appointments, transportation, and patient interactions.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Gary and Mary West PACE
San Marcos
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Provided care for participants with dementia, behavioral health conditions, and chronic illnesses.
- Assisted participants with all ADLs.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Recreation Assistant
Oceanview Post-Acute
Escondido
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Organized and led group activities to enhance social interaction.
- Maintained activity records and departmental documentation.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure resident safety and well-being.
- Used CNA background to assist residents with ADLs, mobility, and transfers as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Regency Care Center
La Habra
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted with ADLs including bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting.
- Performed safe transfers and repositioning using gait belts and Hoyer lifts.
- Measured intake/output and maintained accurate charting.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control guidelines consistently.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Home Health Caregiver
Private Client
West Covina
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one care (ADLs) and companionship in a home setting.
- Assisted with transfers and repositioning to enhance patient comfort and prevent complications.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, medications, and changes in condition to support timely interventions.
- Documented medication administration and patient observations to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
EduTrack
Brea, CA03-2023
High School Diploma -
John A. Rowland Highschool
Rowland Heights, CA06-2021
Skills
- EMR documentation
- Patient reporting
- Healthcare regulations
- Infection control
- Vital sign monitoring
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Bilingual communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- California Certified Nursing Assistant (Renewal Pending)
- American Heart Association BLS Provider (Expires 2027)
Timeline
Medical Referral Specialist
Gary and Mary West PACE
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Gary and Mary West PACE
08.2024 - 06.2025
Recreation Assistant
Oceanview Post-Acute
09.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Regency Care Center
03.2023 - 08.2023
Home Health Caregiver
Private Client
03.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
EduTrack
High School Diploma -
John A. Rowland Highschool