Mario Hernandez
Arbor Post Acute
San Diego,CA
1
year of professional experience
Compassionate nursing professional with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Biology, enhancing understanding of patient behavior and clinical processes. Committed to advancing in post-acute and skilled nursing environments while gaining experience in patient care.
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- High‑acuity support — assisted nurses with accurate vital signs, promptly reporting any behavioral or clinical changes.
- Fast-paced ADL care — completed showers, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility tasks efficiently in a busy post‑acute environment w/ 12+ residents.
- Resident motivation — encouraged residents to participate in tasks and maintain independence, aligning with University Care’s rehab‑focused culture.
- Clean & safe environment — upheld strict infection control and maintained organized rooms in a high‑turnover unit.
- Strong communication — coordinated with nurses on patient changes, breaks, and workflow updates to keep the unit running smoothly.
- Team-first mindset — supported coworkers and assisted patients outside my assignment, matching University Care’s younger, collaborative staff culture.
- Reliable performance — consistently managed time well, completed tasks on schedule, and maintained a calm, professional presence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Dean's List 2021-2022, 2024
- Studied Abroad for Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Italy Fall 25')
- 3.5 GPA
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
- Dean's List [2025-2026]
- Work Experience Program (teaching LVN about CNA work, understanding the Nursing field on a deeper level)
- CNA program (Summer 25)
Skills
HIPAA Compliance — strong understanding of privacy rules; consistently protect patient information and follow proper communication protocols.
Multilingual Communication — fluent in English and Spanish; conversational ASL for improved patient connection and accessibility.
Time Management — fast
efficient workflow; able to complete full assignments on schedule even in high‑acuity or fast‑paced units.
Patient Interaction — friendly
adaptable
and skilled at matching a resident’s energy to build trust and comfort.
Team Support — always willing to help coworkers and assist patients outside my assignment to maintain smooth unit operations.
Electronic Charting — experienced with digital documentation systems; accurate
timely charting of vitals
ADLs
and patient changes.
Technical Skills — proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfortable navigating electronic health records and facility software.
Professional Presentation — strong eye for fashion and professional appearance; maintain a clean
polished look that reflects well on the facility.
Adaptability — able to adjust quickly to new units
new staff
and different patient populations.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Arbor Post Acute
03.2025 - 07.2026Read More
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