Alejandra Herrera
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Escalabrini Special Care Unit
Canyon Country, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NeuroRestorative Brain Injury Rehab
Canyon Country, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Caregiver
Home Health Services
Canyon, CA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations, to assess and document important health information.
Education
Certificate Nursing Assistance - Nursing Assistance
West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA01.2022
Skills
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
- Input/Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Emotional and Social Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient's condition or behavior
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA- Home Health Aide
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Escalabrini Special Care Unit
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NeuroRestorative Brain Injury Rehab
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Home Health Services
01.2020 - 12.2021
Certificate Nursing Assistance - Nursing Assistance
West Valley Occupational Center