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Yolanda Hack
Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Nursing Assistant and CMA bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Compassionate, observant and reliable with caring bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility, bathing, grooming, feeding, and personal hygiene support for the elderly and disabled. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Extensive geriatric patient-facing experience and compassionate with superior communication skills. Strong commitment to individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education in medical settings. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, blood glucose, spirometry, breathing treatments, wound care, sterilization, emotional support, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Packaging ResourcesBuena Park, CA
Packaging Operator /Quality Control Technician
Job overview
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance as a quality-control packaging operator.
- Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
Comfort Keepers Home CareBuena Park, CA
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2016 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Cared for residents in-home with cooking, cleaning, laundry, bathing, transportation, groceries, shopping, etc. and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted patient independence with walking exercises, and mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Acacia Adult Day Care ServicesGarden Grove, CA
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2002 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Implemented care and supported needs of 100+ senior residents under long-term care with Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, basic needs, and care plan instructions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following strict sterilization techniques.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by nursing staff and physicians.
Rehabilitation InstituteOrange, CA
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2001 - 07.2002
Job overview
- Certified Medical Assistant internship training (600 hours) through CNI College.
- Provided rehab care for Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, and special needs patients.
- Performed sterilization procedures and restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, spirometer, injections, and medications.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Just Right Home ServicesWestminster, CA
Care Giver / Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2000 - 05.2001
Job overview
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and families to ensure understanding of care plans.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with transportation to medical and rehab facilities, pick up groceries and medications.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, cooking and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
CNI CollegeOrange, CA
No Degree from Certified Medical Assistant
06.2001
Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Bilingual (Spanish-English)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Hospice / Stroke Care
- CPR / First Aid
- Wound Care
- Patient Feeding / Cooking
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Administering Medications
- Patient Care / Transportation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2016 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
Acacia Adult Day Care Services
08.2002 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant /Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Institute
06.2001 - 07.2002
Care Giver / Certified Nursing Assistant
Just Right Home Services
06.2000 - 05.2001
CNI College
No Degree from Certified Medical Assistant
Packaging Operator /Quality Control Technician
Packaging Resources