Nursing Assistant Certified

Norma Hernandez

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Experience

Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center Valley Village, CA 2023-2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

●Personal Care: Provide compassionate assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to enhance patient comfort and dignity.

●Mobility Assistance: Facilitate patient mobility, assisting with transitions in and out of bed, walking, and transferring using mechanical devices such as Hoyer lifts.

●Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and accurately record patients’ vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities.

●Patient Nutrition: Support patients with feeding, monitor food and liquid intake, and occasionally prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.

●Medical Support: Assist with basic medical procedures, change dressings, and ensure patient comfort while adhering to best practices in infection control.

●Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional support, actively listening to patients’ concerns to foster a comforting and supportive environment.

●Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough records of patient care, report changes in patients’ conditions to nursing staff, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Creatives Minds Program

ILS/SLS/HHA Van Nuys, CA 2022-2024

●Delivers personalized care by assisting patients with essential daily activities such as bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and mobility, including the safe use of mechanical aids like Hoyer lifts. Supports medication routines as directed by a Public Health Nurse (PHN), offering reminders, reading assistance, and help with medication handling and topical applications.

●Consistently documents care provided, promptly reporting any changes in the patient's condition to healthcare professionals. Competently records vital signs and ensures timely completion of all agency-required documentation.

●Additionally, performs key household duties vital to the patient's well-being, such as linen changes, cleaning, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.

Aware Products Chatsworth, CA 2008

Lab Technician

●Handle raw materials and fragranced products in the Research and Development (R&D) lab, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.

●Maintain organized literature files, components supply records, and R&D lab oven logbooks.

●Manage label submissions and cleaning/sanitizing logs to maintain lab hygiene and compliance.

●Compile Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) files for accurate record-keeping and safety compliance.

Quality Assurance Documentation Coordinator

●Maintain and track technical documents for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

●Compile and verify all work order documentation, ensuring accuracy in calculations and completion; rectify errors and properly file documentation.

●Distribute and monitor all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence across departments.

●Generate and maintain departmental reports and an archiving system for efficient document retrieval.

●Manage electronic binders and logs of controlled documents, templates, and related records, ensuring up-to-date compliance.

●Oversee Quality Audit reporting and follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely completion.

●Perform additional Quality Assurance duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.

Education

Certified Massage Therapy Aide

Valley Career College & Wellness, Woodland Hills, CA

Expected Graduation: 2024

●Skilled in assisting with therapeutic massage techniques to promote relaxation and support client recovery under professional supervision.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Aide Course Certificate

West Valley Occupational Center, Woodland Hills, CA

2023-2024

●Certified Sports Physical Therapy Aide

●Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and body systems, including major muscles and bones.

●Proficient in medical record management and SOAP note documentation.

●Experienced in therapeutic exercise and the proper use of ambulatory aids.

●Familiar with physical agents, including ultrasound, TENS, hot and cold packs, and therapeutic massage techniques.

●Competent in basic taping and wrapping fundamentals.

●Skilled in sports and fitness assessments, conditioning, sports injury prevention, and nutritional guidelines.

●Strong active listening skills, with certification in CPR and First Aid.

Education

West Valley Occupational Center Woodland Hills, CA 2023-2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

●Trained in inpatient care, emphasizing holistic patient support, addressing social, emotional, and psychological needs.

●Acquired nursing skills and clinical procedures through hands-on practice in labs, with skills demonstrated in community health facilities.

Home Health Aide (HHA)

●Provide comprehensive personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and specialized assistance with eye care, such as administering eye drops, cleaning, and ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments for conditions like post-surgical care.

●Regularly monitor vital signs—temperature, pulse, and respiration—while also observing and documenting changes.

●Engage in activities to foster mental, emotional, and physical well-being, while ensuring patients follow eye care routines to maintain optimal health and comfort.

Additional certifications:

Graduated/Office Assistant Certificate

Computer Operator, Software Applications

Office Careers/General & Business Math, Integrated Software Applications, Automated Office Procedures

References

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