Compassionate CNA/EMT Leader in Healthcare Training
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FERNANDO GODOY, CNA, EMT
Fernando is a compassionate and versatile healthcare professional with over six years of experience in the mental health care industry, distinguished by his commitment to excellence in both patient care and organizational development. He has provided direct services to a diverse patient population including geriatric, disabled, and chronically ill individuals spanning from adolescents to senior citizens. His hands-on experience in delivering compassionate, individualized care has made him a trusted figure among patients and colleagues alike.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fernando served within a specialized COVID unit, where he provided critical hospice care to infected patients. In a rapidly evolving environment, he demonstrated exceptional adaptability, quickly mastering emerging protocols to protect vulnerable patients while helping minimize the spread of infection. His quick learning ability and composure under pressure were instrumental in maintaining safety and continuity of care during a global crisis.
In addition to his clinical experience, Fernando has excelled in a leadership capacity as a Training Manager, where he played a key role in strengthening workforce capability and compliance. He was responsible for coordinating and scheduling staff training sessions, ensuring that all team members were adequately prepared to meet regulatory and organizational standards. Fernando also oversaw the certification process for a non-profit organization, managing applications and securing critical credentials necessary for operational success. His organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication helped streamline training processes and foster a culture of continuous learning. Known for his approachable demeanor, strong leadership, and integrity, Fernando is both a reliable team member and a natural mentor. His dual background in clinical care and training management positions him as a well- rounded professional ready to contribute to healthcare organizations that value empathy, innovation, and quality improvement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Training Manager (Interim) CASA Pacifica, Camarillo, CA April 25 - Present Fernando is responsible for the full scope of training department functions, including the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of agency- wide training programs. His work ensures that all clinical and administrative staff are effectively on-boarded, supported through continuous education, and aligned with evolving regulatory and contractual requirements. Fernando works closely with leadership to support the creation and maintenance of standardized operational policies and procedures. He contributes to the design of efficient clinic workflows and develops tools to track, measure, and improve training outcomes and clinic performance. Through his leadership, training initiatives are thoughtfully integrated with ongoing operational improvements, supporting both safety and an enhanced care experience.
EDUCATION
• MBA, Health Care
Management, Western
Governor’s University (in
progress)
• BS, Health Science, California
State University, Channel
Islands, 2023
• AA, Natural Sciences,
Ventura Community College,
2022
• AA, Social Behavioral
Science, Ventura Community
College, 2022
• Certificate, Pre-Allied Health,
Ventura College, 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
• State of California Certified
Nursing Assistant #01190814
• State of California Emergency
Medical Technician License
#E3645292
• Social and Behavioral
Research (Basic)
CONTACT
INFORMATION
• 619 Raft Lane, Oxnard, CA
93035
• **.*******@*****.***
• www.linkedin.com/in/
fernando-godoy-cna-emt-
aa821820a
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
• HIPAA Experienced
• Crisis Intervention
• Works well under
pressure
• COVID-19 PPE
Experienced
SOFTWARE
• Google Slides Proficient
• Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint
REFERENCES
• Provided upon request
A key focus of Fernando’s role is the coordination and facilitation of staff training sessions, including new hire orientation, in-service training, continuing education opportunities, and program-specific instruction. He actively monitors training compliance, maintains accurate staff training records, and ensures timely follow- up with supervisors to address gaps and uphold agency standards. In addition to managing training content and delivery, Fernando is deeply involved in process improvement. He applies agency principles to lead system-wide improvement initiatives, facilitates staff engagement, and supports adoption of best practices through data-driven insights. He also monitors patient experience and safety metrics, particularly in high-risk areas, using these indicators to inform continuous improvement efforts and targeted training. Fernando’s role extends beyond traditional training responsibilities to include cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder engagement. He gathers feedback, identifies training needs, and fosters a culture of learning and accountability. His oversight of external training vendors and continuing education partnerships further enhances the agency’s professional development offerings. By combining his deep understanding of clinical operations with a passion for education and quality improvement, Fernando ensures that the training function is not only compliant but also a strategic driver of patient- centered, efficient, and safe healthcare delivery. Duties include:
• Manage, facilitate, and support all training needed to keep current on best practices, trends, and policies related to human service workforce development.
• Develop training programs to fulfill specific needs and maintain and/or improve job skills. Evaluate individual training program for effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Oversee correspondence with contracted trainers, outside providers, and/or trainees.
• Oversee all continuing education vendor programs including STRTP Administrators, Group Home Administrators, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), and American Psychological Association (APA).
• Maintain records of all training and developed activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and end-of-the-year training reports as required by licensing, contract, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor the use of all training equipment and training rooms.
• Create organize, plan, and present various forms of on-boarding, orientation, and skills training for staff.
• Assess employee training development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with staff, managers, and supervisors.
• Purchase training materials and maintain accurate inventory.
• Work with mangers and other departments to develop a comprehensive training plan that meets contractual and legal staff training requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters within the organization. WORK EXPERIENCE cont’d
Fernando is
talented at
everything he
does!”
Mildred
Schlimgen
Former COO,
Passages
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FERNANDO GODOY, CNA, EMT 2
WORK EXPERIENCE cont’d
FERNANDO GODOY, CNA, EMT 3
Mental Health Worker III CASA Pacifica, Camarillo, CA July 24 - April 2025
In his role as a Mental Health Worker III, Fernando brought strong leadership and analytic skills to help foster a strong team effort. He was an advocate for patient care, and maintained tranquil during high-stress events. Fernando was recognized by CASA Pacifica as a leader who exemplifies the company motto; to inspire hope and nurture the mental health and well-being of children, young adults, and families to realize their full potential.
Fernando was responsible for the care and treatment of youth, led groups and program activities, including providing daily support for youth in the program
promoting positive relationships with residents, staff and families. He led the daily care and treatment of youth keeping in-line with the company’s policies and procedures. Duties included:
• Understanding consequences and restorative
justice principles; setting limits for behavior
modification.
• Observe and report youth’s progress; identified
the needs of the youth and reported back to the
treatment team.
• Assisted in developing daily and weekly goals for the assigned youth.
• Assured the implementation of intervention
plans developed by the treatment team, relaying
information to all parties, (school, cottages,
activities, medical clinic, clinical staff, etc.), about specific interventions that have been developed,
while maintaining youth’s confidentiality.
• Provided behavioral coaching; individually and
in group sessions, assisted in identifying/dealing with difficult feelings, and thoughts that resulted in maladaptive behaviors as well as teaching
appropriate replacement behaviors.
• Ensured effective crisis prevention and intervention promoting awareness of safety plans and
deescalation strategies.
• Communicated changes in or achievement of
behavioral goals. Integrated the youth’s treatment plan and clinician’s recommendations.
• Assured safety plans are in place and were
understood by cottage staff.
• Assisted in monitoring the success of daily
intervention/ safety plans.
• Provided required trauma-informed care,
supervision, and treatment in accordance with
milieu program and individual treatment plans.
Facilitated youth in developing social skills,
personal competence, appropriate boundaries,
individual responsibility, and self-esteem.
• Participated in individual child/adolescent therapy, family meetings and planning conferences.
• Provided transportation to off-campus activities
(as required) and assured adequate supervision for off-campus activities. Maintained assigned Casa
Pacifica equipment while transporting youth to
their designated off-site activities, including school and appointments as needed.
• Engaged and participated in group recreation
activities and events. Developed and assisted in
leading group activities, experiential outings, and activities of daily living.
• Coordinated a variety of activities for residents including recreation, meal preparation, chores,
hobbies, etc.
• Recorded observations in the cottage
communication logs as required; completed
incident reports as necessary.
• Attended and participated in cottage and general staff training programs.
• Participated and provided opportunity for
recreation activities.
• Secured services for meetings, as needed.
• Completed incident reports and mental health
progress/billing notes.
• Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of
assigned records, files, and reports.
Client Services Supervisor Passages, Port
Hueneme, CA December 2022-July 2024
Fernando was responsible for the management of
client services, primarily focusing on resident safety and participation in the program. As a safety sensitive position, he supervised and monitored the workload and performance of Resident Support and Certified
Nursing Assistant staff, provided assistance to the Executive and Management level staff, ensuring
compliance of facility policies and procedures amongst staff and clients. Duties include:
• Supported staff in monitoring residents including during the detoxification phase to include resident progress and willingness to participate
• Assigned job duties to RS staff on shift
• Reviewed the completion and accuracy of
documented client rounds
SCHOOL INTERNSHIP
Growing Works Turning Point Foundation, Camarillo, CA 2023
As a final class assignment during Fernando’s
undergraduate degree, He served as an intern at
Growing Works facility where the focus was to improve the quality of life for adults experiencing serious mental illness, addiction, lack of housing and inadequate physical health care. Fernando provided support to volunteers and support staff by completing charting activities and working directly under the Nursery
Manager to observe and learn about public health.
• Performed resident supervision in accordance with the goals outlined in their respective treatment
plans
• Assisted in the intake process
• Participated in new employee training and
evaluations as directed
• Coordinated and completed patient medical
documents.
CNA Medication Technician & Resident Support
Technician Passages, Port Hueneme, CA February 2022- December 2022
As a Resident Support Technician Fernando was the
primary contact for residents, ensuring their safety and compliance with the program. In this role his duties included:
• Assisted with patient intake, room changes, and
passes.
• Assisted residents with daily schedules and
activities.
• Monitored resident detoxification process by
regularly checking on residents according to
assigned intervals.
• Conducted bag searches, random searches,
and collecting UDS (Urine Drug Screens) from
residents as directed.
• Ensured resident compliance with facility rules and guidelines.
• Administered medications to clients who are in
active detox as well as sober patients
• Assisted nursing staff in any clerical tasks as
requested.
Certified Nursing Assistant Covenant Care, Venture, CA June 2021- January 2022
Fernando assisted clients with daily living activities in accordance with their clinical assessment and care plan including adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols. Duties included:
• Assisted with patient personal care needs
(bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, etc.)
• Aided with physician-ordered medications which
are ordinarily self-administered
• Ensured patient safety and comfort
• Monitored and reported on the health conditions
of assigned patient.
FERNANDO GODOY, CNA, EMT 4
WORK EXPERIENCE cont’d
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