Natali Rodriguez
Los Angeles
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
St Jude Medical Inc
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- perform EKG's
CNA/Medical Unit Secretary/Patient Safety Technician
PIH Health Hospital Downey
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- monitored patients via cameras
- paged and called direct patient care team when patient needed help
- kept logs of patient behavior
Certified Nursing Assistant
City of Hope National Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk/Monitor Technician
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient information and treatments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nurse Assistant
SoCal Post Acute Care
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riviera Healthcare Center
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Calprepatory College
Riverbank, CA05.2025
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program
Whittier, CA09.2009
High School Diploma -
Bermudez Cal-safe
Pico Rivera, CA06.2005
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Safety Precautions
- Specimen Collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
St Jude Medical Inc
09.2022 - Current
CNA/Medical Unit Secretary/Patient Safety Technician
PIH Health Hospital Downey
01.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
City of Hope National Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
SoCal Post Acute Care
06.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk/Monitor Technician
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
10.2012 - 11.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riviera Healthcare Center
09.2009 - 10.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Calprepatory College
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistant
Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
Bermudez Cal-safe
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