Celma Hernandez
Lubbock
Summary
Compassionate CNA with experience at Interim Hospice, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Excelled in developing individualized care plans and implementing infection control protocols. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and dignity during end-of-life care. Proficient in clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Interim Hospice
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and feeding for optimal patient well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, contributing to timely medical interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance and continuity of care.
CNA
Odyssey Hospice - a Gentiva
El Paso, TX
12.2006 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available for hospice support services.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through active listening and companionship during challenging times.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety and hygiene within the hospice environment.
Education
GED -
Fabens High School
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Feeding assistance
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
End-of-life care
Compassionate communication
Patient transfers
Emotional support
Complex Problem-solving
Emergency response
Clinical documentation
Multitasking and organization
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Active listening
Flexibility and adaptability
Conflict resolution
Physical stamina
Patient advocacy
Health monitoring
Cultural sensitivity
Toileting assistance
Patient hygiene assistance
Infection control practices
Lifting and transferring
Reliable team player
Recording vital signs
Safety precautions
Bedside manner
Compassionate
Patient lifting
Patient-focused care
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Geriatric care
Direct patient care
Mobility assistance
Supporting personal needs
Ambulation assistance
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Patient relationship building
Light housekeeping
Inpatient care
Maintaining privacy
Adaptable
Healthcare ethics
Specimen collection
Trustworthy companion
Patient management
Valid state driver's license
Patient relations
Care plan implementation
Quality assurance
Observing responses
Condition monitoring
Indirect patient care
Reliable transportation
Feeding assistance expert
Interdisciplinary communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Odyssey Hospice - a Gentiva
12.2006 - 07.2021
CNA
Interim Hospice
GED -
Fabens High School