Alexander Hernandez
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity cardiovascular care at HCA Healthcare JFK. Experienced in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, ensuring comprehensive communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse CVICU
HCA Healthcare JFK
Lake Worth, Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort.
- Monitor advanced cardiac devices such as LVADs, Balloon Pumps, Impella and ECMO.
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatments while monitoring any potential side effects or complications.
- Prepared and maintained equipment for invasive procedures, facilitating safe and efficient interventions.
- Monitored cardiac devices, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, ensuring timely responses to patient needs and safety.
Registered Nurse
Premier Vascular and Intervention
Lakeland, Florida
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare patients for outpatient vascular procedures such as PAE, UAE and leg angiograms.
- Monitor patients vital signs during procedures.
- Administer analgesia and sedation (Versed and Fentanyl) during procedures
- Start IVs
- Recover patients after procedures
Home Infusion RN
BrightStar Care
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Utilized electronic health records for tracking treatment schedules and patient information.
Registered nurse MSICU
HCA Healthcare JFK
Lake Worth, Florida
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered critical medications and treatments to stabilize patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions. such as CRRT.
Registered Nurse ICU
HCA Healthcare Palms West
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity environments within the intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions and promptly notified physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
Registered Nurse PCU
HCA Palms West Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on clinical procedures and protocols.
Medical Assistant/ Testing coordinator
Palm Beach Pediatric Urology
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Performed routine lab tests and collected specimens as needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns promptly.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Bethesda Hospital East
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper phlebotomy techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and sample labeling for tracking purposes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices and techniques.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12-2021
Skills
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz/PA catheters)
- Management of vasoactive infusions (Vasopressors, inotropes, antiarrhthmics)
- Post-Cardiac surgery care (CABG, Valve replacement/repair, thoracic procedures)
- Mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella, ECMO exposure)
- Titration of sedation, analgesia, and paralytics
- TTM
- Management of Arterial Lines, Central lines, Chest tubes and foleys
- SLED- Tablo
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
Certification
ALS/BLS
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Timeline
Registered Nurse CVICU
HCA Healthcare JFK
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Premier Vascular and Intervention
12.2024 - Current
Registered nurse MSICU
HCA Healthcare JFK
04.2024 - 02.2025
Home Infusion RN
BrightStar Care
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU
HCA Healthcare Palms West
02.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse PCU
HCA Palms West Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Bethesda Hospital East
01.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant/ Testing coordinator
Palm Beach Pediatric Urology
01.2015 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Palm Beach State College