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LESLIE OQUENDO
OBJECTIVE
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional seeking a Care Assistant position at Children’s Mercy. Committed to providing supportive patient care in a safe environment, while upholding the organization's values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity. EDUCATION
General Educational Development (GED)
Paola College, Paola, Kansas
February 2001
Medical Assistant Certificate
Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland, Kansas August 2002 - July 2003
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Garden City Community College, Garden City, Kansas April 2007 - June 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
● Chicago, IL 1995
● Garden City, KS 2007
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Eligibility CPR Trained Certification Eligibility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Health Care
Private Personal Care Burlington, Colorado
October 2019 - September 2024
● Provided compassionate, basic patient care, including assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of registered nurses.
● Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients and their families.
● Performed clerical functions and unit secretary duties, ensuring efficient operations and accurate documentation.
● Participated in staff training, education programs, and unit meetings, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
● Assisted in the orientation and teaching of new personnel within my skills and capabilities.
SKILLS
● Supportive Patient Care
● Excellent Communication
● Active Listening
● Team Collaboration
● Multitasking
● Knowledge of Healthcare Operations
REFERENCES
Available upon request.