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Kassedy Fernandez

Belton,TX

Summary

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and professional recruiter with a proven ability to navigate high-stress environments and manage multiple priorities with efficiency. Excelling in roles requiring exceptional communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Brings a comprehensive understanding of healthcare needs and talent acquisition, ensuring high levels of care and precision in candidate placement. Committed to leveraging empathy, problem-solving, and strategic thinking in a dual-capacity role to drive positive outcomes and organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruiter

Live Free Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, resulting in successful placements and employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop effective job descriptions.
  • Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback.
  • Coached candidates on interview preparation, enhancing their ability to secure job offers.
  • Evaluated existing recruitment tools and resources, recommending improvements where necessary to enhance the overall effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment between business objectives and talent acquisition strategies.

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Bluebonnet Health Services
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and overall wellness.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.

People Manager

Live Free Virtual Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Manage interviews and check-ins for both clients and virtual assistants
  • Conducts training, directing, and motivation of team members to maximize productivity in the workplace and enhance overall professional growth
  • Build relationships with all team members and be available to support all needs

Patient Care Technician

St. David's HealthCare
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided direct and indirect health care to patients by ensuring the cleanliness of their rooms, assisting with medical treatments and basic daily needs, monitoring their health, and performing basic nursing procedures
  • Server

Cracker Barrel
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Served patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner
  • Provided information to help food and beverage selections
  • Presented ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner
  • Maintained dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.

Retail Sales Associate

Plato's Closet
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Ensured the store is appropriately stocked with merchandise, assisting customers as needed and performing transactions like sales and returns.

Education

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Austin Community College District
Round Rock, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Administrative Skills
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Patient relationship building
  • Medical Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Recruiting and Sourcing
  • New hire paperwork processing
  • Interviewing
  • Client Relationship Management

Certification

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

Timeline

Recruiter

Live Free Services
10.2023 - Current

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Bluebonnet Health Services
08.2022 - 09.2023

People Manager

Live Free Virtual Services
08.2021 - 06.2022

Patient Care Technician

St. David's HealthCare
09.2020 - 08.2021

Cracker Barrel
07.2019 - 07.2020

Retail Sales Associate

Plato's Closet
03.2018 - 03.2019

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Austin Community College District
Kassedy Fernandez