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Certification
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Celeste Hernandez

Summary

Nursing graduate and military veteran with extensive experience in diverse hospital environments in Orange County and LA County. Skilled in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and effective team communication. Proven ability to manage sensitive information and ensure patient safety during medical procedures. Bilingual in Spanish, facilitating communication with a wide range of patients and families while maintaining a commitment to high-quality, culturally aware care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Class Nurses
Orange County, CA
12.2020 - Current
  • Hospitals traveled to Orange County Global Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, and MLK Community Hospital.
  • Provided emergent care for acutely ill patients, worked in the emergency room with high-risk patients, ensuring they were not a harm to themselves or others.
  • Monitored patient health and responded promptly to needs, including routine vital sign checks (BP, blood sugar, heart rate), answering call lights, and maintaining clean, safe environments in patients' rooms and nursing stations.

Testing Technician Seasonal

Rapid Covid Labs
Newport, CA
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Administered personal protective equipment and maintained site adherence to Center for Disease Control guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisted Living Hands
Orange County, CA
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Facilitated vocational adjustments for clients to promote development of desirable work habits.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedule to alleviate symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Transported clients to recreational activities, ensuring engagement in leisure pursuits.
  • Managed supply requests and restocked tub rooms, linen storage, and personal areas efficiently.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Seal Beach Rehabilitation
Seal Beach, CA
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for providing direct care to patients in a variety of settings and recording patient information, prioritizing 100% patient safety and health.
  • Delegate care duties to other team members in the facility, reducing patient care workflow by 15%.
  • Establish and maintain one on one interpersonal relationships with patients, strengthening trust within patient relations.

U.S. Marine

United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Performed critical water system operations and sanitation support as a water support technician, including the installation, maintenance, and analysis of filtration, distribution, and hygiene infrastructure in field environments.
  • Delivered tactical combat casualty care in high-pressure scenarios, managing hemorrhage control, airway obstruction, pneumothorax, hypothermia prevention, eye trauma, fracture stabilization, while coordinating evacuation and communication with medical teams.
  • Led centered care initiatives across diverse settings by documenting health data, delegating tasks to optimize workflow, and building trust through one-on-one communication, ensuring safety, dignity, and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

West Coast University
Orange County, CA
11-2025

Certificate in Nursing Education -

Coast Health Educational Center
Orange County, CA
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Orange County, CA
01.2012

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Health assessment
  • Communication skills
  • Medical documentation
  • Family support and assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Microsoft office
  • Bilingual in spanish

Affiliations

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital – Medical/Surgical, Telemetry
- 135 hours Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
Greater El Monte Community Hospital – Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department
- 67.5 hours Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Healthy Aging Center, Laguna Woods – Public Health Unit
- 90 hours Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
CHOC at Mission Hospital – Pediatrics: Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- 67.5 hours Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Saddleback Medical Center – Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum
- 67.5 hours Apr 2024 – Jun 2024
South Coast Post Acute – Medical/Surgical (Med-Surg II)
- 67.5 hours Jan 2023 – Mar 2024
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Unit
- 90 hours Oct 2023 – Jan 2024
Silverado Newport Mesa Memory Care Community
- Medical/Surgical (Med-Surg I) – 135 hours Aug 2023 – Oct 2023
- Fundamentals: Medical/Surgical – 135 hours Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Issue Date:02/17/2025 Renew By: 02/2027
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Issue Date: 10/23/2024 Renew By:10/2026
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Issue Date: 02/17/2025 Renew By: 02/2027
• NIHSS Certification, Issue Date: 12/22/2024 Renew By: 12/22/2025
• Management Of Assault Behavior Issue Date: 11/25/2025 Renew By: 11/25/2026

Volunteer Experience

  • Unit Float, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, 17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, 06/2012, 11/2012, Serve as a critical bridge in the operating room between healthcare professionals and families., Coordinate transportation across multiple clinical departments Oncology, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry, Radiology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Surgery., Oversee the resupply unit for the NICU.
  • Military Volunteer, NBK Children's Hospital, Shuwaikh Industrial, Kuwait, 04/2019-04/2019, Engage in playful activities with cancer patients in the playroom at NBK Hospitals, bringing laughter and enjoyment to their day., Create a fun and supportive environment where young patients can momentarily escape their medical treatments and just be kids.

Professional Reference

  • Ashley Martinez Military Personnel Cell Phone: (210)-323-1820
  • Travis Leeson Police Officer/ Military Personnel Cell Phone: (631)-834-5148
  • Derick Jang Travel CNA/CHHA Prior Military Cell Phone: (413)-687-5322
  • Adrian Ang Educational Registered Nurse Cell Phone: (714)-209-1350
  • Yoselin Torres Registered Nurse Cell Phone: (714)-675-4899
  • Jennifer Munoz Registered Nurse Cell Phone: (949)-291-9153
  • Dr. Jucaban Lynda Educational Professor Cell Phone: (949)-554-3840

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisted Living Hands
07.2022 - 11.2022

Testing Technician Seasonal

Rapid Covid Labs
12.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Class Nurses
12.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Seal Beach Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 11.2020

U.S. Marine

United States Marine Corps
02.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

West Coast University

Certificate in Nursing Education -

Coast Health Educational Center

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Celeste Hernandez