Yvonne Jensen, CNA
Yvonne Jensen is an accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA), and Cardiac Monitoring Technician (CMT) based in San Jose, California, with over three years of hands-on experience providing personalized, compassionate care. Yvonne specializes in understanding the unique physical, emotional, and practical needs of patients, designing tailored care strategies that enhance daily living, mobility, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. Her clinical expertise includes cardiac rhythm analysis, surgical support, restorative care, and patient advocacy in high-acuity environments.
Currently at El Camino Hospital, Yvonne applies her skills to monitor critically ill patients, interpret ECG data, and collaborate closely with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. Her previous experience includes roles as an independent CNA contractor, cardiac analyst technician, and restorative care CNA, where she consistently delivered precise care, enhanced patient safety, and contributed to improved ADL outcomes. Yvonne’s background combines clinical excellence with operational proficiency, allowing her to bridge patient care with workflow efficiency in complex healthcare settings.
Beyond clinical care, Yvonne is deeply committed to advocacy and community service. She founded the Foundation for Family Preservation, focusing on systemic child welfare reform, anti-trafficking initiatives, and data-driven oversight strategies that informed legislation such as SB1322. With certifications in BLS, surgical technology, and crisis prevention, Yvonne balances clinical skill, leadership, and social impact, embodying a holistic approach to healthcare and advocacy.
• Nurse Builder’s Academy - Certificate Program, Certified Nurse Assistant
• MedCerts - Certificate Program, Tech in Surgery Certified
• California State University, Monterey Bay - Certificate Program, Paralegal
• San Francisco State University - Certificate Program, Electrocardiogram Technician
• Wharton Executive Education - Certificate Program, Private Equity
• Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) - Certificate Program, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst
• Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) - Certificate Program, Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional
• Southern New Hampshire University - Economics/Finance
• Crisis Prevention Institute
• MedCerts - Certificate Program, Tech in Surgery Certified
• Foundation for Family Preservation
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Cardiac Care Specialist
- Healthcare Advocate
- Surgical Support
- Surgical Instrumentation Efficiency
- Legal, Finance, & Compliance Analyst