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Gina Hernandez

Middle Island,NY

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mather Hospital Northwell Health
02.2016 - Current
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Behavioral Health Aide
  • Reduced instances of crisis situations through consistent monitoring and early intervention techniques.
  • Provided compassionate support for patients experiencing emotional distress or challenging behaviors, fostering a safe environment conducive to recovery.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in behavioral health care provision.
  • Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trust essential for successful outcomes.
  • Assisted patients in developing healthy habits such as exercise routines and balanced meal planning, supporting overall mental health improvement efforts.
  • Established a solid foundation of trust and rapport with each patient through consistent communication, setting the stage for successful therapeutic relationships.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients.
  • Supported needs to 20 residents under long-term care.

Direct Support Professional

Ahrc Suffolk
06.2009 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.

Teacher's Assistant

Tutor Time Learning Center
03.2004 - 07.2007
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Nursing Assistant

South Country Adult Home
03.1997 - 12.2003
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

Education

GED -

William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY

Some College (No Degree) - Electrocardiography Technician

Northshore Career Training Institute
Ronkonkoma, NY

Phlebotomy

Northshore Career Training Institute
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Transporting Patients
  • Electronic Charting
  • Observing Responses
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Specimen Collection
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassionate

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS- Basic Life Support

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mather Hospital Northwell Health
02.2016 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Ahrc Suffolk
06.2009 - 01.2016

Teacher's Assistant

Tutor Time Learning Center
03.2004 - 07.2007

Nursing Assistant

South Country Adult Home
03.1997 - 12.2003

GED -

William Floyd High School

Some College (No Degree) - Electrocardiography Technician

Northshore Career Training Institute

Phlebotomy

Northshore Career Training Institute

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