Melody Hernandez
Apopka,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Baptist Health Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to train new staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality care and emotional support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Hospital
Fleming Island, FL
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted patients with toileting and ensured cleanliness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Agency Nursing
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Filled CNA roles across hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Observed changes in patients' physical and emotional states, communicating findings to nurses.
- Performed activities of daily living
- Documented and reported on the specific symptoms in each facility
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health
Fleming Island, FL
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, oxygen , and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Always Caring Home Care
Jacksonville, FL
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Designed customized teaching aids to assist patients.
- Recorded essential statistics and behaviors each day.
- Administered medications and managed home treatment plans as per doctors' orders.
- Monitored vitals and documented behavioral changes.
- Facilitated personal care routines.
- Scheduled and managed doctors' appointments using a patient chart calendar tracker.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christopher Heights
Worcester, MA
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Transferred residents utilizing gait belts and hyper lifts to maintain safety and comfort.
- Facilitated residents' daily hygiene activities, focusing on showering, oral hygiene, and peri care.
- Boosted residence morale through social and emotional support.
- Fostered strong relationships with staff, residents, and their families.
- Manage activity schedules and ensure punctual meal delivery.
Education
GED -
North High School
Worcester, MASkills
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Adaptable
- Data collection
- Clinical training
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Agency Nursing
01.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health
03.2020 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Always Caring Home Care
08.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christopher Heights
12.2015 - 05.2018
GED -
North High School