Alejandra Herrera
Delhi,CA
Summary
I have been a CNA for 15 years I’m very professional when it comes to pt care. I’m truly compassionate and I love getting to know and meet new people or pts. I strive to learn more and do more than I am asked or what is expected from me. I try my best in everything I do, I’m not perfect, I’m human.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- The key importance is the patient.
- Providing direct care to them and assisting them with bathing, toileting, hygiene, repositioning, checking vital signs and feeding and reporting any changes to the nursing staff in charge.
- Helping out the nursing staff with any tests such as performing basic tasks, EKGs and specimen collection.
- Including assisting in transferring patients to different floors or to any imaging exams or procedures.
- Handling clerical and administrative duties, including answering phones, admitting, discharging and transferring patients within or out of the unit or to different facilities.
- Another important task is assisting with communication between staff, patients and families.
- Securing in patient safety and hourly rounding.
- Answering patient call lights promptly.
- Listening and communicating with patient and patient families and relaying them to nursing care staff.
- Responding to any codes promptly.
- Promote good teamwork between nursing care staff and other CNAs and other healthcare staff.
- Monitoring patient vital signs and any changes regarding the patient to the nurse care staff.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes to nursing staff.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock, CA05-2010
Skills
- Patient care expertise
- Documentation proficiency
- Observational assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intermediate Spanish proficiency
- Effective time management
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant 2010 – now
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
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