Korren Hernandez

• Take care of patients(residents) with daily adls and living. With compassion and understanding of their needs.
• Report to lpn any concerns of patient that is out of scope such as meds and wounds.
• Kept room clean and made beds.
• Feed residents if they need assistance.
• Be able to chart what the resident did in shift.
• Taking vitals and knowing when to report abnormal ones.
• Time management is very important to give quality care and to achieve all goals for the night.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• To take time with residents and listen to them, do enjoyable activities, and always promote their independence, individuality, and comfort to make their experience the best. Always interact with residents and understand them and their experiences well to find things that they can enjoy. For example, a resident who has insomnia and was a photographer could create an activity to make the resident feel productive. They would receive copies of pictures and use them for crafting.
• Important to encourage nourishment and fluid intake.
• It is important to keep track of output and report any inadequate output below 300.
• Important to address any changes in behavior and changes in skin appearance.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

• Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients, with a focus on maintaining the highest quality of life.
• Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care. Precept newer CNA and Monitor Techs on procedures and protocols for both individual jobs.
• Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
• Maintained accurate records of patient's condition and treatment, documenting all observations in electronic medical records system. Understanding different diagnoses, procedures, or surgeries and what documentation is needed, and what to report if there are any concerns with vitals, physical appearance of the patient, or surgical site.
• Understand what different testing procedures do, how much time it takes for each procedure, and how to prepare the patient. Examples include MRI, CT, Lexi Scan, tilt table, dialysis, endoscopy, TEE, and barium swallow. This helps with time management.
• Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and gurneys for transport purposes. Understanding patients' limitations, from arthritis to past surgeries, to assist with appropriate techniques to safely transfer or mobilize patients.
• Administered oxygen therapy according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
• Perform Home O2 test with RN discretion and document appropriately of what took place.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure. Understanding what performance duties within my scope can be done in a code, and what equipment is needed and supplies.
• Collected specimens for laboratory testing per physician order using appropriate techniques.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times while caring for their loved ones in the ICU setting.
• Carried out daily rounds on assigned patients, ensuring that they are comfortable at all times.
• Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians regarding the patient's status.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the unit environment.
• Cleaned equipment used during procedures before storing them away safely.
• Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
• Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
• Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
• Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
• Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
• Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Understand how to empty or record different drains, such as Jackson Pratt drains, Hemo vacs, nephrostomy bags, cbi drainage of bladder, colostomy, and ileostomy bags, and NG suction for bowel obstruction.
• Suprapubic and Foley care.
• CHG bathing for dialysis patient with catheters, patients with accessed ports, IJ's, centrals, and Picc lines.
• Understand detoxing patients' process and limitations, where preventive measures are taken place, how to interact with them, and the progressive process of their treatment.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations. Know procedure preparation, and protocol for open heart, cath lab procedures such as stents, watchman, pacemaker, ablations, cardioversions, lexi scan stress test.
• Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.

Have been in service and have experience in taking EKG, apply telemetry monitor with five and six leads. Have international certification from CSI for cardiac monitoring and interpreting arrhythmias, and notifying appropriately the RN of rhythm changes. Understanding the protocol to notify the health team of emergent lethal rhythms and to follow protocol on applying leads back on or notifing when patient go for procedure.

• Assisted with patient care tasks such as ADLs, mobility, range of motion, vitals, and skin care.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Assisted RN with wound care procedures and pre/post care for cardiac procedures.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Knowledge and experience with different diagnoses and protocols for patients, examples: CVA, Dementia, Diabetic, and back surgical patients.

• Provided direct care to patients, measured vital signs, followed infection control guidelines, assisted with patient transfers, and maintained patient confidentiality.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying. And know the procedure for post-mortem care.

• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Caregiver for brain and spinal injuries did all ADLs, medication setup, bowel care, cooking, and laundry, and transportation to events and medical appointments.

Obtained knowledge of different neurological disorders, diseases, and injuries. Learn how to communicate with TBI patients parapalegic, quadpalegics and other neurological disorders. This was a great experience taught great time management, proper technique for feeding, certain diets, and proper way to do bowl care and ADLs. Most of all, it taught patience and teamwork among a group of people collaborating with each other about patient care with appropriate communication.

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Provided compassionate care while ensuring client safety and comfort.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
• Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress reports.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation for clients.
• Engaged clients in conversation to stimulate cognitive abilities and promote socialization.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Communicated effectively with family members regarding patient's needs and progress.
• Provided emotional support to individuals dealing with illness, disability or other life challenges.
• Developed positive relationships with clients while respecting their dignity and autonomy.
• Observed patient behavior, documented incidents, reported concerns promptly.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary health care teams to ensure optimal outcomes.