Karla Rodriguez
Vista
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Tri City Medical Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care, I excel in creating a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring timely interventions and enhancing patient quality of life.
Knowledgeable Certified Nurse Assistant with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU- Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with post-aesthesia patient care in the recovery unit.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs; promptly reported abnormal findings to nursing staff.
- Ensured patient safely during recovery, including positioning, airway support and fall prevention.
- Provided comfort measures such as warming blankets, repositioning, and reassurance
- Assisted with patient transfers from PACU ton inpatient units or discharge areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe recovery environment following infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with RNs, and Surgical Teams
- Discontinued peripheral IVs and removed urinary catheters as delegated by RN
- Monitored IV sites and catheter output; reported abnormalities promptly
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Float Pool-Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for prompt intervention.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and nursing stations to enhance efficiency.
- Float across PACU,PRE-OP, telemetry, ICU (sitter), Ortho, Emergency Room.
- Provide direct patient care including vitals, hygiene, ambulation and safety checks
- Adapt quickly to unit workflows, policies, and patient populations
- Maintain accurate documentation
Nursing Home- Certified Nursing Assistant
La Paloma Healthcare
Oceanside, CA
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout care process.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided compassionate daily care to residents, enhancing quality of life and comfort.
- Monitored resident vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA06-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Safety precautions
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- RNA- License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PACU- Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri City Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Float Pool-Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri City Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Nursing Home- Certified Nursing Assistant
La Paloma Healthcare
02.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Vista Adult School