Jazmine Hernandez
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and quality assurance honed at Lexington Medical Lodge. A compassionate team player, adept at Alzheimer's care, ensuring dignity and safety in patient interactions. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and care standards, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and empathy in healthcare environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington Medical Lodge
02.2024 - Current
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Retail Sales Associate
Traxxas
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Supported store management in planning and executing seasonal promotions and sales events.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX05-2027
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington Medical Lodge
02.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Traxxas
06.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Collin County Community College
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