Cynthia Fernandez
Torrance,CA
Overview
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Summary
Compassionate early-career CNA with experience supporting residents in assisted living and long-term care. Skilled in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, daily living assistance, and emotional support. Brings dependable teamwork, clear reporting, and a focus on comfort, dignity, and safe care.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to prevent falls and pressure injuries.
- Documented resident care, intake, and output accurately in medical records and shift reports.
- Followed infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and equipment sanitization.
- Responded quickly to resident needs, call lights, and urgent requests with calm, attentive service.
- Maintained clean, orderly resident rooms and ensured supplies were stocked for daily care tasks.
- Communicated resident concerns clearly to licensed nurses to support coordinated care and observation.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure the development of pressure ulcers through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively toward patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Santa MonicaCertified Nurse Assistant - CNA
Prestige College
Huntington Park, CA04-2026
License Phlebotomist CPT1 - Phlebotomist
American College of Medical Technology
Gardena, CA01-2008
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Bryman College
CA09-2002
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Patient support
- Colostomy care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Nutritional support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
05.2026 - Current
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA
Prestige College
License Phlebotomist CPT1 - Phlebotomist
American College of Medical Technology
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Bryman College