Rauna Sainsbury
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate CNA skilled in patient care, vital sign monitoring, and infection control. Committed to enhancing resident well-being through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Sunnyside Nursing and Post Acute
Torrance
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented resident care in charts accurately and promptly to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Assisted residents with exercises and ambulation to enhance mobility and independence.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange Walk Technical Highschool
Orange Walk Town, Belize06-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Career College
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Stepful
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Charting accuracy
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
CNA
Timeline
CNA
Sunnyside Nursing and Post Acute
06.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Orange Walk Technical Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Career College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Stepful