Yohana Munoz
Van Nuys
Summary
Compassionate CNA with background in hands-on patient care and support, medical terminology knowledge, and emergency response training. Strengths include effective communication, problem solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Proven track record of improving patient comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing during previous healthcare experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA Student
Casitas care center
Granada Hills
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Observed and reported changes in resident health and behavior to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with residents to promote comfort and well-being.
- Followed safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies.
- Documented care provided in resident records accurately and promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA profession.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Carried out special projects assigned by supervisors or nursing staff.
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes
- Bilingual language English and Spanish fluency
Medical terminology
Student Notes
Mission Hills
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Advised attorneys on the use of medical terminology during litigation proceedings.
- Interpreted complex medical terminology used during discussions between healthcare providers about a specific course of treatment or diagnosis.
- Interpreted medical terminology accurately when communicating with colleagues or external parties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology and medical terminology relevant to pre-hospital care.
- Maintained updated knowledge of medical terminology .
Education
Nurse Assistant Certificate -
St Jude Nursing School
08.2025 - 09.2025
Basic Life Support - CPR Certificate
St.Jude Nursing School
08.2025 - 08.2025
Brookshire International Academic High School
La Mesa, CAMedical Technology
North Valley Occupation Center
06.2025 - 06.2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology application
- Patient care documentation
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Safety protocol adherence
- Bilingual communication
- Adaptability in care
- Adaptable to change
- Basic life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Infection control procedures
- Personal care assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding assistance
- Patient safety
- Medical terminology
- Patient care excellence
- Symptom documentation
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- General housekeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Catheter care
- Patient hygiene management
- Universal precautions
- Patient positioning
Timeline
CNA Student
Casitas care center
08.2025 - 09.2025
Nurse Assistant Certificate -
St Jude Nursing School
08.2025 - 09.2025
Basic Life Support - CPR Certificate
St.Jude Nursing School
08.2025 - 08.2025
Medical terminology
Student Notes
06.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Technology
North Valley Occupation Center
06.2025 - 06.2025
Brookshire International Academic High School