Reyna Viernez

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing patient-centered care in acute care, outpatient, home, and community settings. Clinical experience includes medical-surgical nursing, oncology infusion, pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum care, behavioral health, and long-term family caregiving. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, infection prevention, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Committed to delivering culturally sensitive, safe, and high-quality care to diverse populations.

Personal Assistance & Community Learning Services Provider (PAB/CLS) at Hawai'i Department of Health - Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) (2023-01 – Present)

• Provide person-centered care and support services for an individual with developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
• Assist with activities of daily living, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and safety monitoring.
• Promote independence, social engagement, and community integration through individualized goals.
• Monitor health status and communicate changes in condition to caregivers and healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with state program requirements.
• Utilize therapeutic communication and behavioral support strategies while advocating for patient dignity and autonomy.

Family Caregiver at Private Home Care (2019-01 – Present)

• Serve as primary caregiver for elderly mother-in-law, providing consistent in-home support for the past six years.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily routines to promote safety, comfort, nutrition, and independence.
• Support mobility and wellness through light exercise, activities, and supervision.
• Provide cognitive and social engagement through crafts, conversation, and meaningful daily activities.
• Coordinate and accompany client to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community outings, and sightseeing.
• Monitor overall well-being and communicate needs or changes in condition to family members and healthcare providers.
• Promote dignity, patience, and quality of life while supporting aging-in-place care.

Home Health Care Provider at Private Home Care (2009-01 – 2015-12)

• Provided compassionate in-home care for clients with diverse healthcare needs.
• Assisted with activities of daily living, mobility, and emotional support.
• Monitored patient status and reported changes in condition to healthcare providers.
• Fostered therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Practical Nursing Clinical Rotations at Kapi'olani Community College (2024-01 – Present)

• Completed clinical rotations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology Infusion Clinic, Labor & Delivery/Postpartum, Pediatrics, and Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing.
• Performed patient assessments, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and nursing documentation.
• Assisted with medication administration, treatments, and patient education.
• Implemented infection prevention measures and fall-risk precautions.
• Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Utilized SBAR communication to support safe patient handoff and continuity of care.

Diploma in Practical Nursing Program – Kapi'olani Community College (2025-12)

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Hawai'i Studies – Windward Community College