Maria Cristina Aquino
Delano
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Hardworking Agricultural Field Worker with hands-on experience performing various agricultural and farming tasks. In-depth knowledge of job-related equipment operations. Practical and fit individual comfortable working in extreme weather conditions coupled with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Field Worker
Rachma Contracting
01.2016 - Current
- Weeded vegetable and herb gardens to provide healthy environment for plant growth.
- Applied organic growing practices to plant variety of heirloom herbs, vegetables and fruits.
- Used machetes and pruning shears to shear tree tops and limb tips, increasing limb health and improving overall shape.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Delano Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Restuarant Service and Kitchen Team
Panda Express Restaurant
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School
Delano, CA06.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clear Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Active Listening
- Farm Safety
- Transporting Patients
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Scheduling
Certification
Focus on Culture Easy Meaningful Ways to Retain Nursing Staff Webinar
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Delano Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2018 - 07.2018
Restuarant Service and Kitchen Team
Panda Express Restaurant
12.2016 - 07.2017
Agricultural Field Worker
Rachma Contracting
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School
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