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@ashleycardenas
Certified Nursing Assistant bilingual in English/Spanish delivering compassionate pediatric and acute care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on experience across pediatrics, ICU, and acute care settings, skilled in vital signs monitoring, ADLs, specimen collection, EKGs, and EPIC charting. I deliver patient- and family-centered care, prioritize safety and privacy, and bring bilingual communication to support diverse patients.
My clinical rotations and roles at Advocate Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and other facilities reflect a consistent record of supporting RNs, performing point-of-care procedures, handling high-volume patient interactions, and contributing to efficient unit workflow.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AHCertified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Children’s Hospital
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)
Supported pediatric and ICU nursing care by taking vitals, hourly EPIC charting, specimen collection, IV catheter removal, room turnover, medication handoff, and providing emotional support to patients and families.
Call Center Representative
Associated Urological Specialists
Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)
Handled high-volume inbound calls (90+ per shift) for scheduling, insurance verification, and bilingual patient support while triaging and reporting medical issues to RNs and documenting in Isalus EMR.
NHProvided supportive patient care in a float pool, performed vital sign monitoring, blood glucose checks, 10-lead EKGs, catheter hygiene, hourly charting in EPIC, and room setups to support nursing staff.
Nurse Assistant
Aperion Care International
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 (0 months)
Provided supervised, patient- and family-centered care during clinical rotation, assisting with ADLs, recording vital signs, and maintaining patient safety and privacy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MCMoraine Valley Community College
Non-degree coursework, General Education / Nursing Prerequisites
Completed general education and prerequisite courses for the Moraine Valley nursing program.
The Nirvana Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant Training
2022 - 2022
Completed the basic nursing assistant training program preparing for certified nursing assistant duties in healthcare settings.
Thomas Kelly High School
High School Diploma, General High School Education
2012 - 2016
Graduated with a high school diploma after completing secondary education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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