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GISSELE HERNANDEZ

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Bilingual nursing student with hands on healthcare experience as a CNA and training in patient care, phlebotomy, and clinical nursing skills. Known for being reliable, compassionate, and calm in fast paced environments while providing safe, respectful, and patient centered care. Strong communicator with experience supporting patients, families, and healthcare teams through vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, ADLs, and clinical care routines. Committed to growing as a nurse and bringing warmth, professionalism, and strong work ethic to every patient interaction.

Overview

1
1
Certificate
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Santa Clarita, CA
03.2017 - 05.2023
  • Basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height, weight, and recording intake / output. Responding to patient needs, and repositioning bedridden patients. Collected specimens, monitored vital signs and responded immediately to emergency situations involving sudden illness.

CNA

Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute
Canoga Park, CA
03.2017 - 09.2015
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promptly responded to patient calls, repositioned bedridden patients.

Shift Lead

Noah's New York Bagels
Stevenson Ranch, CA
09.2015 - 01.2015
  • Managed the register, customer service representative, maintained a positive attitude, verified cash drawers.

Customer Service Representative

JC Penney
Palmdale, CA
10.2011 - 02.2012
  • Customer Satisfaction, register, organization, and teamwork.

Receptionist / Paralegal Assistant

Quintanilla Law Firm
Sherman Oaks, CA
04.2008 - 07.2008
  • Phone appointments, customer satisfaction, bookkeeping, file organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
03.2027

No Degree - Nursing Education

College of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, CA
07.2023

Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA

St Jude’s Nursing School
Panorama City, CA
08.2015

Skills

  • Patient Care: Vital Signs, intake & output, specimen collection, direct patient care, repositioning, emergency response
  • Certifications: BLS, Hospital Fire Safety
  • Computer Skills: Epic, Cerner, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Data entry
  • Languages: English and Spanish

Certification

  • BLS
  • Hospital, fire, life safety card

Languages

English

Timeline

CNA

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2023

CNA

Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute
03.2017 - 09.2015

Shift Lead

Noah's New York Bagels
09.2015 - 01.2015

Customer Service Representative

JC Penney
10.2011 - 02.2012

Receptionist / Paralegal Assistant

Quintanilla Law Firm
04.2008 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

No Degree - Nursing Education

College of The Canyons

Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

High Desert Medical College

Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA

St Jude’s Nursing School

Clinical experience

  • West Coast University clinical rotations – North Hollywood, Ca
  • Student Nurse, expected graduation: March 2027
  • Clinical Sites:
  • Parkwest Healthcare Center - 100 hours
  • Palmdale Regional Medical Center - 144 hours
  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center - 144 hours
  • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital - 144 hours
  • Womans and Infants Pavilion - 70 hours
  • Clinical Site Skills: Completed supervised clinical rotations in acute care, long-term care, mental health, maternal-newborn, and medical-surgical settings. Performed head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, intake & output monitoring, medication research, care planning, and patient education under RN & instructor supervision. Practiced therapeutic communication, infection control, documentation, and safety precautions while supporting patient-centered care. Applied the nursing process and clinical judgment model to recognize cues, prioritize patient needs, and assist with individualized plans of care.
GISSELE HERNANDEZ