Yvonne Jensen
As a dedicated healthcare professional from San Jose, California, my journey began with a deep commitment to patient well-being, evolving into a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and cardiac specialist. Over the past three years, I’ve accumulated more than 5,000 hours of hands-on experience, earning recognition as 2025 Top CNA in California from the Best in California Journal of Medicine awards.
Starting as a CNA in independent contracting across the San Francisco Bay Area, I honed my skills in enhancing patient safety through meticulous wound care, hygiene protocols, and emergency responses—often drawing on EMT assessments to address urgent issues like falls or respiratory distress. This foundation led me to roles at facilities like Mariner Health Care in Fremont, where I focused on restorative nursing, monitoring vital signs, and advocating for activities of daily living to promote independence among geriatric residents. My work there improved patient outcomes by 40%, emphasizing collaborative documentation and compliance with standards like HIPAA and OSHA.
Venturing deeper into cardiac care, I served as a Cardiac Analyst Technician at Baxter International in Milpitas, analyzing CAM data with 95% accuracy, detecting arrhythmias, and building detailed reports that supported clinical decisions. At El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, I provided critical support for high-acuity patients, interpreting rhythms, collaborating with teams on ventilator cases, and ensuring safe interventions during emergencies. These experiences solidified my expertise in ECG interpretation, 12-lead placements, and holistic patient advocacy.
Complementing my practical background, I’ve pursued ongoing education, including certificates in electrocardiogram technology from San Francisco State University, phlebotomy, and tech in surgery from MedCerts. I have continued explorations into paralegal studies from Cal State University Monterey Bay and private equity through Wharton Executive Education. Certified in BLS, CPR, First Aid, and AED, I’m driven by a blend of empathy and precision, always aiming to elevate care in dynamic environments.