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Yolanda Hernandez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Honor
Tucson, AZ
08.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.

Phlebotomist

Rapid Lab
Tucson, AZ
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
  • Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
  • Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
  • Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.

Education

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ
11-2006

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
02-2005

GED -

El Pueblo Learning Center
Tucson, AZ
02-1991

Skills

  • ADL Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Companionship
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Customer Support
  • Medication Management
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Safe Patient Transportation
  • Patient assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Taking vital signs
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient Care Oversight

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Honor
08.2019 - Current

Phlebotomist

Rapid Lab
06.2018 - 07.2019

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pima Community College

GED -

El Pueblo Learning Center

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