Esmeralda Hernandez
Bakersfield
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Circle of Friends PallIative Care INC
06.2024 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between hospice team members and family caregivers through regular updates on patient progress or concerns.
- Assisted patients in maintaining their personal hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, and peri-care as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
CNA
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Mobile Retail Sales Associate
Boost
01.2002 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases
- Worked on the sales floor, part of a sales team, face-to-face with customers all day
- Worked directly with complete store inventory and cash handling including management of new sale contracts and agreements
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened .
Education
NURSING
Bakersfield College
Mira Monte High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2022
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient Care and Safety
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Recording Vital Signs
Palliative care expertise
Heavy Lifting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR CERTIFICATE
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Circle of Friends PallIative Care INC
06.2024 - Current
CNA
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab
10.2023 - Current
Mobile Retail Sales Associate
Boost
01.2002 - 09.2021
NURSING
Bakersfield College
Mira Monte High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR CERTIFICATE
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