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Samantha Hernandez

Schulenburg

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability in vital sign monitoring and health record documentation, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Recognized for attention to detail and maintaining a safe, clean environment for optimal care.

Overview

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Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Schulenburg
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient living environments.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in health records.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
  • Educated families on care techniques and comfort measures for patients.
  • Respected patient privacy and dignity while delivering compassionate care.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings.
  • Administered medication according to physician orders and documented dosages accurately.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the comfort and safety of hospice patients such as changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets.
  • Observed patient behavior for any changes that may indicate an alteration in condition or need for additional interventions.
  • Recorded daily intake and output levels for all fluids taken by hospice patients.
  • Respected privacy rights of all individuals being served through maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Assisted with wound care management including changing dressings as needed and documenting findings on wound assessment forms.
  • Provided personal care and comfort to hospice patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of quality care for all hospice patients.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Health record documentation
  • Emotional support
  • Infection control
  • Problem identification
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Light housekeeping
  • Colostomy care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Condition monitoring
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Positioning patients
  • Conducting intakes
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Wound management
  • Medication administration
  • Health record management
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Family person
  • Horse rider
  • Dog breeder
  • Social around others

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

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Certification

  • CDL class A
  • CNA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
05.2025 - 09.2025
Samantha Hernandez