Karina Gerena
Lowell,NC
Summary
Bilingual professional in Cornelius, NC since 2016. Demonstrated dependability and trustworthiness. Fluent in Spanish. Committed to contributing valuable skills and becoming an asset to your organization. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Nursing Home
Montgomery, NY
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
- Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Maintained patient stability by checking weight, test urine, record intake and output information
- Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures
- Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure
- Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Warehouse Associate
Cardinal Health
Montgomery, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated appropriate material handling equipment to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using a forklift
- Sorted and placed materials/items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
- Performed housekeeping duties which included all forms of warehouse cleanup such as waste, wood, paper, wiping, wet and dry cleaning, sweeping inside and outside
- Stacked products appropriately, labeled applications as needed, and used RF scanner
- Successfully met company expectation in regards to performance and attendance
- Completed other duties as assigned
Logistic Flow Team Member
Target
Newburgh, NY
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Fully-stocked sales floor
- Provided fast, fun, and friendly guest experience
- Maintained a clean, clutter-free work area
- Quickly respond to all team member requests
- Lift over 40 pounds repetitively and assisted with heavy merchandise lifts when called upon
- Moved merchandise safely using the proper equipment
- Used technology to read instructions and enter information
- Worked independently
- Drove merchandise sales by quickly and accurately placing items on store shelves
- Used excellent planning, organizational and numerical skills
Warehouse Associate
GAP Distribution Center
Fishkill, NY
04.2002 - 01.2006
- Operated appropriate material handling equipment to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using a forklift
- Sorted and placed materials/items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
- Performed housekeeping duties which included all forms of warehouse cleanup such as waste, wood, paper, wiping, wet and dry cleaning, sweeping inside and outside
- Stacked products appropriately, labeled applications as needed, and used RF scanner
- Successfully met company expectation in regards to performance and attendance
- Completed other duties as assigned
Education
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY06-1999
Skills
- Detailed Behavioral Records
- Facilitating Client Intakes
- Infection Control Strategies
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Proactive Condition Assessment
- Fluid Intake Assessment
Certification
- Hudson Valley Career Training, INC License #343200041211E
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Nursing Home
01.2012 - 06.2016
Warehouse Associate
Cardinal Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Logistic Flow Team Member
Target
01.2006 - 12.2010
Warehouse Associate
GAP Distribution Center
04.2002 - 01.2006
- Hudson Valley Career Training, INC License #343200041211E
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
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