Christina Hermance
Hudson Falls,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience delivering high-quality care to patients while providing documentation and general office duties. Skilled in performing vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
Glens Falls, New York
06.2015 - Current
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Organized patient records using an electronic database system.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and notes.
Direct Support Professional
AIM Services, INC
Saratoga Springs, New York
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored patient records for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate patient records using Electronic Health Records.
Merchandise Associate Lead
Kmart, Sears Holding
Hudson Falls, New York
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Conducted weekly cycle counts of merchandise inventories to maintain accurate records of stock levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate promotional activities such as special events or discounts.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding pricing and promotions.
- Processed incoming shipments quickly and accurately, ensuring all products were correctly labeled, priced, and stocked on shelves.
- Operated cash registers efficiently during peak shopping hours, providing excellent customer service throughout the transaction process.
- Facilitated daily store operations, including replenishing stock and organizing merchandise displays.
- Performed regular price checks to identify discrepancies between shelf tags and computerized systems.
Education
CNA CERTIFICATION - Nursing Education
WSWHE BOCES
Hudson Falls, New York10-2014
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls Central School District
Hudson Falls, New York06-2013
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- General housekeeping
- Compassionate caregiver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation expert
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology
- Medical office administration
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
AIM Services, INC
03.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - Current
Merchandise Associate Lead
Kmart, Sears Holding
09.2013 - 06.2015
CNA CERTIFICATION - Nursing Education
WSWHE BOCES
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls Central School District