Kristina Arcerito
Riverside
Summary
Caring and cheerful Patient Care Assistant (CNA) with around 2-years background in caring for patients in both chronic and acute care. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks, ADL support, and electronic charting under direction of nurse staff. BLS and CPR certified (current).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
- Working in an Outpatient Ambulatory and Surgery Center
- Delivering individualized patient care by ambulating, doing vitals, and ensuring patients are comfortable before and after surgery
- Listens and ensures clarity of instructions from nurses while maintaining confidentiality of patient information
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit while balancing team and individual responsibilities
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Working in Pediatric Step-Down ICU
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Received around 1,400 hours of patient care experience
Research Assistant
Biola University
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Lab Technician
Biola University
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared samples for lab use and disposed of fluids in proper containers
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Created, labeled, and analyzed different samples for Microbiology Lab
- Increased daily order output by increasing efficiency and organization in lab.
Tutor
Biola University
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with undergraduate students tutoring Organic and Biochemistry
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Barista
Starbucks
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked under extreme pressure between Starbucks and Target, while establishing good customer service
- Successfully balanced workload between summer classes and working 38 hours a week
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Coach
Riverside Aquatics Association
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Directed a group of children during summer swim, age ranging from 5-18 years
- Obtained 100% engagement during lessons by using exciting and interactive techniques
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Public Health -
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2023
Nursing Assistant Certified -
US Colleges
Riverside, CA07.2022
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King High School
Riverside, CA05.2019
Skills
- Undergraduate Research
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Hospitality and Professionalism
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Safety Management
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Volunteer Experience
- Children's Church Volunteer, Sandals Church, Currently working as a volunteer during Sunday service for 12 month-4 year-olds., Coordinated projects while maintaining attention of children, In Summer 2018, Received 20+ hours of community service hours being a group leader of children ranging from 4-6 years old, Assisted with special events or programs. Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Volunteer, Riverside Community Hospital, Received 80+ hours of patient interaction, discharging patients, cleaning wheelchairs, getting supplies., Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others., Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Volunteer Intern, Los Nietos School District, Directed and administered Physical Education activities for over sixty students aged six to twelve years old
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loma Linda Children's Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Biola University
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lab Technician
Biola University
01.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Biola University
01.2022 - 08.2022
Barista
Starbucks
05.2020 - 01.2022
Coach
Riverside Aquatics Association
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science: Public Health -
Biola University
Nursing Assistant Certified -
US Colleges
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King High School
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