Talia Peralta
Prescott Valley
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Practical Nursing graduate with extensive, hands-on clinical training in medical-surgical and acute care environments. Proven ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care, monitor patient status, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Actively preparing for the NCLEX-PN (Awaiting permission to schedule NCLEX testing) and eager to bring strong clinical skills and a high commitment to safety protocols to a professional nursing role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Prescott Valley
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during recovery to enhance coping and emotional well-being.
- Responded to patient call lights promptly to address immediate needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions to ensure patient health and nutritional needs were met.
Medical Assistant
Decision Point
Prescott
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed patient records in electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care to enhance patient continuity and satisfaction.
- Collected vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Maintained medical supply inventory and ordered replacements to support uninterrupted patient care.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Medical Assistant
Royal Life Centers
Prescott
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures to enhance care delivery.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-up care to ensure continuity of treatment.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collected vital signs and accurately documented patient information to support clinical decision-making.
- Administered psychotropic medications under the direction of APRN, and PMHNP.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications under healthcare provider guidance.
- Utilized therapeutic communication methods to establish trust and rapport with patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care.
Medical Assistant
Optima Medical
Prescott Valley
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered vaccinations, allergy testing, allergy injections, testosterone injections under the direction of provider.
- Performed a variety of testing under direction of provider; ECG, TM Flow, RMR, and Lab draws
- Ensured all testing results in patient chart prior to appointment.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured sterilization of instruments for safe patient care.
- Maintained clean and stocked examination rooms, ensuring readiness for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-up care.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Answered phones and greeted patients, facilitating efficient administrative support.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - ADN- Stepout
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments and care
- Vital sign assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy competent
- Calculate and regulate IV infusion rates for unmedicated and select premixed and or admixed intravenous infusions
- Infection control
- Therapeutic communication
- Culturally sensitive care
- Team collaboration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
CNA
Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Decision Point
12.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
Royal Life Centers
11.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Optima Medical
03.2021 - 11.2023
Practical Nursing Certificate - ADN- Stepout
Yavapai College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College