Karissa Lopez
Whittier
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Enloe Medical Center
Chico, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment while ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and healthcare staff.
- Respond quickly and professionally to changing situations and patient needs.
- Prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Build positive relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds through compassionate service and communication.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cal Park Rehabilitation Hospital
Chico, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while providing compassionate, person-centered care.
- Supported patients and families through effective communication and emotional support.
- Worked closely with nurses, therapists, and healthcare staff to coordinate care plans.
- Maintained patient safety and followed infection prevention protocols.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
Host
Logan's Roadhouse
Chico, CA
- Welcomed guests and provided exceptional customer service in a high-volume restaurant environment.
- Managed guest seating, wait lists, and customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
- Created positive guest experiences through friendly communication and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled multiple tasks while maintaining a professional and customer-focused attitude.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
Chico12-2026
Skills
- Customer service proficiency
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Safety & Emergency Awareness
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Health Education
- Cultural Awareness
- Working in Fast-Paced Environments
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking proficiency
- Effective time management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of a lesson to teach young kids how to use proper hand washing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved a grant proposal by completing and writing my first ever mock grant with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Enloe Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cal Park Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Host
Logan's Roadhouse
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
Additional Qualifications
- Experience working nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfortable assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
- Experience educating and communicating with both children and adults.
Deans List 2025
I achieved a 3.5 in the Fall of 2025