CRISTAL HERNANDEZ
Schiller Park,IL
Summary
Motivated by new challenges that inspire continuous learning and skill enhancement, demonstrating a strong commitment to staying current with the latest technological advancements. Sharing knowledge fosters collaboration and contributes to collective growth within the team. This proactive approach to professional development ensures adaptability in a rapidly evolving landscape, leading to greater success and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Personal Services, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Sponge bath 3 or 4 times a week
- Managed scheduling and transportation arrangements for clients' medical appointments effectively.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Support for walking physiotherapy
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with health guidelines.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Private Nurse
Private Residence
Elmwood Park, IL
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Mobility in bed every 30 minutes to avoid bed sores
- Companionship and emotional support
- Catheter care
- Sponge bath
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Diaper change
- Skin care
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician directives.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
Shipping Clerk
The Right one
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Experienced shipping clerk with 3 years overseeing delivery and receiving operations and logistic. Plan, manage and organize domestic and international shipments.
- Customer service, via phone, calls, or email.
- Work on a computer using different programs and platform such excel, Microsoft word, power point, PDF, Supply on Chain Solutions, FedEx, UPS, DHL.
- Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies.
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate shipment tracking and timely deliveries.
- Coordinated shipping schedules with carriers to optimize logistics and reduce delays.
Food preparation
Food Evolution
Schiller Park, IL
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Measuring ingredients following the prescript recipe
- Enhanced meal service efficiency by streamlining food preparation and delivery processes.
- Cutting vegetables 4 or 5 times a week with the appropriate safety measures.
- Manage quality food compliance with health measures.
- Labeling & manage food temperature
- Assisted in food preparation for enhanced meal quality and speed of service.
Customer Service / Receptionist
W&D Beauty Bar
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Receiving and directing calls
- Managed over 35 emails per day.
- Working in the computer with excel, power point, word, entry data.
- Greeted and assisted clients, ensuring a welcoming environment at reception.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing daily operations and client flow.
Housekeeping
Hotel Hampton Inn
Rosemont, IL
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Garbage collection and recycling.
- Change and disinfect the bed of 17 rooms per day.
- Continuously monitored room availability status to facilitate smooth coordination between housekeeping teams during peak times.
- Vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
- Cleaning furniture, interior windows and mirrors.
- Maintenance of bathrooms (sinks, toilets, showers).
- Disinfection of kitchen surfaces and appliances.
- Maintained exam rooms by monitoring and replenishing supplies and performing routine housekeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
River Grove, IL01-2026
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
River Grove, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School / Company TRO Manufacturing
River Grove, IL12-2022
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
River Grove, IL11-2021
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
River Grove, IL11-2019
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
River Grove, IL11-2018
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL11-2016
Bachelor's degree - Nursing Science
Institute of Science And Higher Education, ICESST
Mexico01-2015
Technical degree - Nursing
College National de Education General
Mx01-2008
Skills
- Logistic management
- Costumer and receptionist service
- Communication and Computer skills
- Data entry
- Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently
- The ability to work under pressure and multitask, follow instructions and delivery quality results
- Nursing, Housekeeping, and food preparation skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Time management
STRENGTHS / LANGUAGES
Punctual / Respectful
Organized / Friendly
Empathy / kindly
Bilingual English-Spanish
Interests
Continuing my professional Education, Read Books / Study English, Listen podcast of personal growth, Gym and Meditation
Timeline
Caregiver
In Home Personal Services, Inc.
11.2025 - Current
Private Nurse
Private Residence
04.2025 - 10.2025
Shipping Clerk
The Right one
03.2022 - 03.2025
Food preparation
Food Evolution
05.2019 - 02.2022
Customer Service / Receptionist
W&D Beauty Bar
07.2017 - 04.2019
Housekeeping
Hotel Hampton Inn
01.2016 - 06.2017
Technical degree - Nursing
College National de Education General
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School / Company TRO Manufacturing
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Triton School
Bachelor of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Wilbur Wright College
Bachelor's degree - Nursing Science
Institute of Science And Higher Education, ICESST