Norma Hernandez
Kent,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee fun and energetic with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hard working employee and strong skills and experience in the field.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Proliance Surgeons
09.2022 - Current
- Perform basic care responsibilities considering needs specific to the patient before pre op and after recovery
- Worked with RN to communicate any observed changes in patient status and other duties as able.
- Worked in recovery, setting up and breaking down rooms after procedures.
- Contributed to the efficient stock management process.
- Assisted in data entry as directed.
Dental Sterilization Technician
Loving Dentistry
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments in accordance with infection control procedures, standards and best practices
- Prepared trays with necessary tools for dentists and hygienists before procedures.
- Assisted in organizing the inventory system for ordering supplies as needed.
- Assisted surgical team before, during and after dental procedures for optimal patient care.
Sterilization Technician
Puget Sound Gastroenterology
03.2014 - 09.2021
- Performed all components of reprocessing and high-level disinfection, care, and maintenance of GI endoscopes and equipment.
- Effectively communicated information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and maintained documentation of all actions and record data.
- Assisted in ordering and restocking of supplies.
- Worked in recovery assisting patients after procedures, entering chart notes,transfer and discharge of patient and turning over rooms.
- Worked to the best of my ability with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimum care to patients.
- OSHA/WISHA/HIPAA certified
CNA, Float Pool
HRN Services Inc.
04.2004 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Transferred patients in wheelchairs or with gurneys to other units or departments within the facility.
- Changed linens, set up and break down rooms.
- Performed range of motion exercises with immobile patients under direction of a licensed nurse.
- Provided float pool coverage at various facilities throughout the county.
- Responded to emergency situations using proper protocol and providing basic life support when needed.
CNA
Group Health Cooperative
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA, Float Pool
Intrepid Healthcare
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with treatments such as enemas, douches or catheterizations per physician orders.
CNA
Valley Medical Center
11.2002 - 06.2003
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- 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.
Education
CPR, First Aid, AIDS/HIV certified -
06.2024
Experienced HUC Tech (Hospital Unit Coordinator) -
01.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant -
01.1993
Skills
- Surgical care,psychiatric,OB-GYN, oncology, endoscopy, pediatrics
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Insert and remove urinary catheters
- Able to draw blood
- Telemetry
- Organized
- Hardworking
- Follow-through
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Compassionate
- Team player
- Experienced in GI procedures
- Experienced in assisted living facilities
- Nursing home care
- Provide compassionate customer service
Accomplishments
Consistently recognized by patients and co-workers for outstanding customer service and compassionate care.
Special Qualifications
Over 29 years of experience in the Healthcare field. Experienced in GI procedures. Able to draw blood, insert and remove urinary catheters. Experienced in assisted living facilities, nursing home, surgical, Psychiatric and OB-GYN care. Provide compassionate, quality customer service to patients, families, medical and support staff.
Personal Qualification
Organized, hardworking, follow-through, self-starter, dependable, detail-oriented, compassionate, team player, bilingual (Spanish).
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Proliance Surgeons
09.2022 - Current
Dental Sterilization Technician
Loving Dentistry
09.2021 - 09.2022
Sterilization Technician
Puget Sound Gastroenterology
03.2014 - 09.2021
CNA
Group Health Cooperative
02.2009 - 03.2010
CNA, Float Pool
HRN Services Inc.
04.2004 - 02.2012
CNA, Float Pool
Intrepid Healthcare
08.2003 - 09.2006
CNA
Valley Medical Center
11.2002 - 06.2003
CPR, First Aid, AIDS/HIV certified -
Experienced HUC Tech (Hospital Unit Coordinator) -
Certified Nurse Assistant -
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