Sandra Hernandez
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 22 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Dedicated CNA committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Motion Picture Television Fund
Calabasas, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
CNA
Los Angeles Jewish Home
Reseda, CA
05.2001 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
CNA
Home Health Agency
Los Angeles, CA
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
CNA
Atria Senior Living
Encino, CA
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Education
Genova Health Institude
Los Angeles, CA06-2000
Skills
- Monitoring fluids
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient Relations
- Collecting vital signs
- General housekeeping ability
- Preparing meals
- Respiratory equipment training
- Catheter change and preparation
- Helping with medication
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Compassionate
Certification
- CNA License
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- CPR License
- Hospital Fire and Saftey
Timeline
CNA
Motion Picture Television Fund
08.2022 - Current
CNA
Home Health Agency
05.2017 - 01.2022
CNA
Atria Senior Living
01.2015 - 05.2017
CNA
Los Angeles Jewish Home
05.2001 - 08.2022
Genova Health Institude
- CNA License
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- CPR License
- Hospital Fire and Saftey
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