ALEXANDRA HERRERA
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Confident, bilingual individual that is a highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapts to working effectively unsupervised and quick at mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Glendale nursing home
Glendale, USA
05.2025 - Current
- I work as a CNA providing direct patient care.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, monitored comfort and safety, and collaborated with nursing team.
- Assisted patients with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, vital checks, and mobility needs.
- Ensured clean, safe, supportive environment while assisting patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- I help track changes in condition and report updates to the charge nurses and LVN.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonita Hills Post Acute
La Habra, USA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Recorded patient details in electronic health records with precision to support care continuity. in electronic health records (EHR) to ensure continuity of care.
- Quickly addressed call lights and patient requests to provide timely assistance. to call lights and requests for assistance from patients, providing compassionate support at all times.
- Adhered to infection control guidelines to maintain a safe healthcare environment. to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility.
- Implemented fall prevention measures through regular checks on high-risk patients. by implementing fall prevention strategies such as regular rounding checks on high-risk individuals.
- Regularly checked and recorded vital signs to track patient health status. and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility., including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility.
- Diligently tracked fluid intake and output for assigned patients, ensuring accurate records. of assigned patients while maintaining accurate documentation.
Job Coach
SUPPORT & INTEGRATION SERVICES
Paramount, USA
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Guided participants in understanding job duties through hands-on explanations and demonstrations of tasks.
- Educated individuals on effective job searching and resume preparation.
- Implemented strategies to foster client's abilities, increasing independence across settings.
- Reviewed and prepared intake, service plan, and supporting documentation for each participant.
- Offered emotional support to clients throughout the employment search process, fostering resilience and confidence.
- Provided emotional support throughout the entire process of finding suitable employment.
Caregiver
RESPITE SERVICES
Santa Ana, USA
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Encouraged social interaction of clients and participated in activities that encouraged reading, games, and activities.
- Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments.
- Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks.
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment.
- Coordinated daily living needs for clients, including shopping, organizing medications, and arranging transportation for medical appointments.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Edutrack school of nursing
Brea, CA 11.2024 - 12.2024
Wilson High
Long Beach, CASkills
- patient monitoring
- Skill building
- Resume development
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Responding to emergencies
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Documenting behaviors
- Reliable team player
- Interview coaching
- Client advocacy
- Career guidance
- Job search planning
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Glendale nursing home
05.2025 - Current
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Edutrack school of nursing
11.2024 - 12.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonita Hills Post Acute
10.2024 - 05.2025
Job Coach
SUPPORT & INTEGRATION SERVICES
08.2019 - 04.2024
Caregiver
RESPITE SERVICES
07.2017 - 10.2019
Wilson High