Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Stephanie Hernandez

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Desert Willow Health And Rehabilation
04.2012 - Current

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 75 patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing

CNA

Professional Home Health
08.2008 - Current

Caring for my mother threw a home care . I help her with every day activities

go run her errands for her help her with bathing , when she is not feeling good on some days . keep her company and lite house keeping for her. etc

Education

GED -

Springer High School, Springer, NM
04.2000

Skills

  • Family Communication
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Medication Assistance
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Bed Transfers
  • Monitor Vitals
  • Memory Improvement
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Observing Responses
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Patient Assessments
  • Intake Recording
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Observation Documentation
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Preparing Devices
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Meal Planning
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Inpatient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Needs Determination
  • Activity Planning
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Transporting Patients
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Restock Shelves
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Activity Coordination
  • Nursing Standards
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Medical Procedures Understanding

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

CNA - Desert Willow Health And Rehabilation
04.2012 - Current
CNA - Professional Home Health
08.2008 - Current
Springer High School - GED,
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Stephanie Hernandez