Andrea Hernandez
South Gate,CA
Summary
Dedicated EMT and BSN Candidate with over five years of patient care experience, pursuing a career in nursing. Seeking opportunities to further develop clinical skills, broaden healthcare knowledge, and contribute to high-quality patient care while preparing for a successful transition into professional nursing practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Worker
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted registered nurses in providing care for medical-surgical, telemetry, and specialty patient populations in a Level I Trauma Center
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake/output, and patient assessments
- Provided support for activities of daily living to enhance patient well being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centered care.
Field Supervisor
AmbuServe
Gardena, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised response teams, including paramedics, respiratory therapists, nurses, and emergency medical technicians.
- Evaluated staff performance while maintaining operational standards and coaching for team effectiveness.
- Conducted inspections to ensure adherence to protocols and enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs for staff orientation and professional development.
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, test results, and other information while ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
- Administered vaccines, conducted 12-lead EKGs, and eye exams.
- Collected and labeled specimens while checking blood glucose levels for accurate patient records.
- Performed various administrative duties, including creating insurance claim forms and scheduling appointments.
- Handled phone calls and executed clerical tasks to support office operations.
Emergency Medical Technician/Field Training Officer
AmbuServe
Gardena, CA
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Trained and evaluated new EMT employees on clinical skills, documentation, and company protocols.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and paramedics to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Provided emergency medical care and patient transport in high-volume 911 and interfacility settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA10-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06-2020
Skills
- Registered Nurse, CA (pending NCLEX exam)
- Certifications: CPR, BLS, ACLS, Fire Safety, NHSS
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Highly proficient skills with computer (Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
- Works well dependently and independently
- Proper phone etiquette
- Excellent time management skills
- Dependable, reliable, and punctual
- Emergency response
Certification
- UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, Los Angeles, CA Emergency Medical Technician Certification, March 2020, EMT-Basic Certification.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Issued August, 2020- Active, Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association. Issued April, 2026, Expires April, 2028.
Advanced Cardiac Support (ACLS), American Heart Association. Issued June 2026, Expires June, 2028.
Ambulance Driver's License Expires March 2030
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS
Ronald Reagan Hospital UCLA, Care Extender (Clinical Internship Program), Los Angeles, CA, 04/2018-06/2022. Assisted patients with transportation, meals, and activities of daily living. Supported nursing staff through patient care and clerical duties
STUDENT RN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Whittier Hospital-Integration-Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry, Medical Surgical, and Emergency Department (135 hrs)
- Coast Plaza Hospital-Critical Care- Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department (135 hours)
- Descanso Home Health-Public Health- Home health services (90 hrs)
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center-Mental Health-Psychiatric Unit (90hr)
- St. Linus Elementary School-Pediatrics- School Nursing (67.5 hrs)
- Torrance Memorial-OB-Labor & Delivery (67.5 hrs)
- Martin Luther King Community Hospital-Med Surg II- Medical/Surgical Unit (135 hrs)
- Huntington Beach-Med Surg I- Skilled Nursing Facility (101 hrs)
- Silverado- Fundamentals-Memory Care Unit (90 hrs)
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor List
Timeline
Student Nurse Worker
Los Angeles General Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Field Supervisor
AmbuServe
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician/Field Training Officer
AmbuServe
03.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)