Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
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Anette De Santiago Ortiz

Thornton

Summary

At Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living, a committed CNA with demonstrated proficiency in patient care. I am excellent at carrying out patient care plans and improving the wellbeing of residents. I am also skilled at monitoring vital signs and encouraging teamwork. Bilingual communicator dedicated to providing patient-centered, compassionate care in a variety of healthcare environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
Lafayette
07.2024 - Current

24 hours/week
Supervisor: Jaqcquleen Stetson | Email: jacqleen.stetson@coalcreekpa.com | May Contact: Yes
Salary: $22 per hour

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
  • Monitor vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), and accurately document and report changes in physical and emotional status.
  • Observe residents for behavioral or cognitive changes, and promptly report abnormalities to licensed nurses.
  • Foster open communication with residents and families while working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of patient care plans in coordination with nursing staff and therapy teams.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

KSAs Demonstrated:

GS-4

1. Competent in providing several levels of care for patients and residents, including helping with everyday living activities, and supporting the execution of customized nursing care plans to promote the health and recuperation of patients.

2. Skilled in monitoring and evaluating the mental and physical health of patients, identifying any changes or irregularities, and promptly informing licensed nursing personnel so that prompt action may be taken.

3. Able to manage and operate tools and supplies used in standard diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as blood glucose monitors, bladder scanners, continuous passive motion (CPM) machines, and specimen-collecting tools.

4. Strong communicator who can interact professionally and sensitively with patients, relatives, residents, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to guarantee high-quality treatment and foster a positive care environment.

GS-5

1. Proficient in providing complete nursing care, under the supervision of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses or Registered Nurses, to residents and patients who are physically and behaviorally challenged in hospital, outpatient, and long-term care settings.
2. Working with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and other staff members requires good communication skills. Proven capacity to oversee and mentor new nursing assistants by assisting in the planning of their orientation and assessing their clinical proficiency throughout training.
3. Skilled in rapidly recognizing an emergency or emergent patient condition and taking the necessary action, such as applying bleeding control, starting basic life support, or handling behavioral crises until more medical assistance is available.

Laboratory Technician

Biology Dep. University of Colorado Denver
Denver
06.2023 - Current

15 hours/week
Supervisor: James Salmen |Email: james.salmen@ucdenver.edu |

May Contact: Yes
Salary: $20 per hour

  • Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
  • Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
  • Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
  • Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
Westminster
08.2022 - Current

5 hours/week
Supervisor: Samantha Hindes | Phone: 303-452-3634 | May Contact: Yes
Salary: $16 per hour

  • Administered special promotions such as discounts or loyalty rewards programs.
  • Demonstrated how to apply makeup, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush and lipstick.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by wiping down counters, organizing shelves and disposing of trash appropriately.
  • Provided customers with product advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.
  • Upsold additional beauty items when appropriate to increase sales revenue.
  • Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels regularly.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of all beauty products available for sale.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kare Agency
Denver
09.2023 - 07.2024

20 hours/week
Supervisor: N/A| Phone: N/A | May Contact: No
Salary: Varied

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
  • Monitor vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), and accurately document and report changes in physical and emotional status.
  • Observe residents for behavioral or cognitive changes, and promptly report abnormalities to licensed nurses.
  • Foster open communication with residents and families while working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of patient care plans in coordination with nursing staff and therapy teams.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.

KSAs Demonstrated:

GS-4

1. Competent in providing several levels of care for patients and residents, including helping with everyday living activities, and supporting the execution of customized nursing care plans to promote the health and recuperation of patients.

2. Skilled in monitoring and evaluating the mental and physical health of patients, identifying any changes or irregularities, and promptly informing licensed nursing personnel so that prompt action may be taken.

3. Able to manage and operate tools and supplies used in standard diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as blood glucose monitors, bladder scanners, continuous passive motion (CPM) machines, and specimen-collecting tools.

4. Strong communicator who can interact professionally and sensitively with patients, relatives, residents, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to guarantee high-quality treatment and foster a positive care environment.

GS-5

1. Proficient in providing complete nursing care, under the supervision of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses or Registered Nurses, to residents and patients who are physically and behaviorally challenged in hospital, outpatient, and long-term care settings.
2. Working with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and other staff members requires good communication skills. Proven capacity to oversee and mentor new nursing assistants by assisting in the planning of their orientation and assessing their clinical proficiency throughout training.
3. Skilled in rapidly recognizing an emergency or emergent patient condition and taking the necessary action, such as applying bleeding control, starting basic life support, or handling behavioral crises until more medical assistance is available.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
05-2026

Nurse Aide Certificate -

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2023

High School Diploma -

York International High School
Thornton, CO
05.2022

Concurrent Enrollment -

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
12.2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Basic life support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Laboratory instrumentation
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Chemical handling
  • Bilingual

Volunteer Experience

Youth Roots – Thornton, CO
August 2020 – February 2021 | 5 hours/week

  • Participated in community fundraising projects focused on youth and public health awareness.
  • Contributed to planning events and outreach campaigns that supported nonprofit partners.

Accomplishments

Mentor for incoming freshman

through the CU Denver pre-colligate

program

• National American Miss Colorado

Teen 2023 4th runner-up

  • MEF Adams County Scholarship Recipient

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – State of Colorado
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
07.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kare Agency
09.2023 - 07.2024

Laboratory Technician

Biology Dep. University of Colorado Denver
06.2023 - Current

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado Denver

Nurse Aide Certificate -

Community College of Denver

High School Diploma -

York International High School

Concurrent Enrollment -

Front Range Community College
Anette De Santiago Ortiz