Griselda Hernandez
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient wellbeing and safety, my tenure at Josephine Caring Community showcased my ability to improve care quality through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and implementing effective safety measures. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient care, I excel in fostering compassionate environments, evidenced by a significant reduction in fall incidents. 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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Josephine Caring Communtiy
2023.08 - Current
- 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 wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development 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.
Unit Assistant
Skagit Regional Health
2018.02 - 2021.05
- Maintained accurate patient records, enabling informed decision-making by healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing unit operations and maintaining a well-organized environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' conditions, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Ensured cleanliness and regulatory compliance within the unit by adhering to sanitation guidelines and protocols.
- Improved communication between staff members by providing accurate updates on patient statuses and needs.
- Maintained strong education of medical terminology and information regarding medications.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, enhancing overall communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated patient transportation, promoting timely access to necessary medical services and treatments.
- Streamlined administrative tasks for improved efficiency in the unit, ensuring timely completion of duties.
- Developed exemplary skills in negotiation, task prioritization and decision-making from working with various levels of personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights into patient progress and plans of care.
Med Tech
Rosario Assisted Living
2015.01 - 2018.06
- 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 wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
Education
GED -
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA08.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Josephine Caring Communtiy
2023.08 - Current
Unit Assistant
Skagit Regional Health
2018.02 - 2021.05
Med Tech
Rosario Assisted Living
2015.01 - 2018.06
GED -
Skagit Valley College
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