Roxana Benavidez Morales
Irvine
Summary
UC Davis Graduate with a B.S in Anthropology, and current nursing student seeking to bring my motivation and dedication into a company that fundamentally works to improve the environment and the community. I am professional, and reliable, with an excellent work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
West Coast University - Anaheim
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers
- Assisted with G-tube feedings, cleaning around the insertion site, and wound care
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Telemetry/Medical Surgical Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Hospital Irvine
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs, I&O, and accurately documenting medical information
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Liaised with Behavior Analyst and Operations Manager to conduct behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition and develop client materials
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
Operations Support Assistant
UC Davis Facilities Management
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Created graphics for weekly mobile billboards, staff awards, and updated PowerPoints for all departments in Facilities Management using Canva and Box
- Created content and schedule posts for social media accounts
- Provided service outside of operations support for maintenance, custodial, and utilities employees to understand needs and provide efficient service for all departments
- Interviewed staff to write articles that included photos of projects on the UC Davis facilities website.
Physical Therapy Advanced Intern
Physical Edge
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted functional movement classes for about 15 elderly patients outside of physical therapy sessions
- Helped patients improve functional mobility by performing physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, vasocompression, and electrical stimulation
- Developed skills around maintaining patient satisfaction, including time-management and strategic planning
- Established realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress alongside the physical therapist.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Assistant
Sutter Health
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Preformed various administrative and clerical tasks that handled sensitive information and required keen organizational skills
- Trained new interns who worked within this department on policies and procedures
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Science Evolutionary Anthropology -
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA08.2020
Skills
- HIPAA knowledge, and various related acts
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Superior communication, written, and listening skills
- Strong ability to learn quickly, and use new methods, systems, and technology
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): #01117051
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- ServSafe
Affiliations
- Member, UC Davis Chicanos in Health Education Club
- Member, UC Davis Alpha Phi Omega, Community Service Fraternity
Timeline
Nursing Student
West Coast University - Anaheim
03.2023 - Current
Telemetry/Medical Surgical Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Hospital Irvine
12.2022 - 03.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
07.2020 - 12.2021
Operations Support Assistant
UC Davis Facilities Management
06.2018 - 01.2020
Physical Therapy Advanced Intern
Physical Edge
08.2017 - 12.2017
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Assistant
Sutter Health
11.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science Evolutionary Anthropology -
University of California - Davis
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): #01117051
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- ServSafe
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