Ana C. Hernandez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Los Altos Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Vicational Nurse Student
San Tomas Convalescent Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Performed Trachea care, Ng tube feeding, Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate Of Science - Health Education
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CACertificate - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
San Jose, CA03.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient evaluations
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Transcribing orders
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Dispensing
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medical examination
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Catheter Care
License and certifications
- LVN (license no. 735448)
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification.
- American Heart Association
Basic life support (CPR & AED)
- UNITEK COLLEGE AWARD (Most improved in clinicals)
Languages
Bilingual Spanish & English
Full Professional
Professional References:
Rusela B. Torres RN, Supervisor
Los Alto, Sub Acute & Rehabilitation Center
Phone: (408) 313- 0084
Email: babessky18@yahoo.com
Ruben Chan LVN, Supervisor
Los Altos, Sub Acute & Rehabilitation Center
Phone: (619) 278- 8357
Email: bench92104@yahoo.com
Cora Soriano LVN, Supervisor
Phone: (209) 607- 4065
Email: Corasoriano359@gmail.com
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Los Altos Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
Vicational Nurse Student
San Tomas Convalescent Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Associate Of Science - Health Education
Gavilan College
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
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