Kimberly Herrera

Compassionate and dependable healthcare-focused professional with experience in caregiving, CNA rehabilitation, clinical settings, dental assisting, customer service, retail, and fast-paced team environments. Skilled in patient care, rehabilitation support, communication, infection control, assisting residents with daily needs, documentation, and providing quality support to patients and customers. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a dedication to patient-centered care.

Certified Nursing

Assistant (CNA).

CNA Rehab - Hillside Rehab Center - Yorkville, IL

(2026-05)

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
• Obtained and documented vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Supported rehabilitation goals through ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion assistance, and mobility exercises.
• Used gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, and mechanical lifts safely.
• Maintained accurate patient documentation and communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Followed infection control, safety, HIPAA, and resident rights standards.

Dental Assistant - Tranquil Dental

(2026-02 - 2026-05)

• Assisted dentists during dental procedures and provided chairside support.
• Obtained blood pressure readings and vital signs.
• Performed dental X-rays and polished teeth.
• Sterilized instruments and followed infection control protocols.

Clinical Experience - Jennings Terrace

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Assisted residents with ADLs, mobility, feeding, and personal care.
• Obtained vital signs and observed changes in resident conditions.
• Supported nurses with patient care and safety procedures.

Caregiver - Nurses on Call / Private Caregiving

(2024-05 - 2025-08)

• Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities and companionship.
• Monitored well-being and reported changes in condition.

Warehouse Associate (Truck Unloading) - Kohl's

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Unloaded merchandise shipments and organized inventory.

Sales Associate - Forever 21

(2023-06 - 2023-12)

• Provided customer service and processed transactions.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Aurora University

Social Work - Malcolm X College

High School Diploma - Multicultural Arts High School