Ariel Hernandez
Miami
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with clinical management, focusing on enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and leadership to drive team performance and compliance with healthcare standards. Track record of implementing process improvements and fostering collaborative work environment.
Culturally sensitive and aware of diversity with over 32 years of dialysis experience.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2024 - Current
- Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational excellence.
- Promote a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Enhance staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Delegate tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Foster a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Manage budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational excellence.
- Communicate effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Oversea overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
Clinical Consultant
Fresenius Medical Care/ NxStage
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Led clinical strategy development to enhance patient care outcomes across multiple departments.
- Advised healthcare teams on best practices for clinical protocols and compliance standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives resulting in streamlined processes and reduced errors.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and expertise within the team.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on new clinical technologies and procedures.
- Provided expert guidance on complex cases, leading to better-informed treatment decisions.
- Developed and proposed solutions for making positive improvements to operational and patient care strategies.
- Guided staff in clinical best practices and evidence-based methods.
- Assisted in the development of educational materials for patients and their families, ensuring they had accurate information and resources necessary to manage their conditions effectively.
- Delivered educational presentations for healthcare professionals on relevant clinical topics, promoting knowledge sharing within the community.
- Acted as a patient advocate when needed, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure all concerns were addressed and resolved sati.sfactorily.
- Awarded Presidents Club and Circle of Excellence 2020 for most accomplished Clinical Consultant in the Company
Acute Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed training materials for staff, enhancing knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to streamline communication and improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, resulting in increased adherence to treatment guidelines.
- Managed scheduling for patient treatments including hemodialysis, CRRT with NxStage Cycler and peritoneal dialysis to optimizing resource allocation and minimizing wait times.
- Monitored clinical performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions.
- Coordinated patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
Home Therapies RN
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Duties include training patients to safely perform dialysis treatments at home.
- Monitor patients closely and adjust per policy and procedures, algorithm, and MD order.
- Review flowsheets to ensure proper MD prescription is being followed.
- Review lab work and report abnormalities to MD. Collaborate with IDT to ensure optimal patient care is being given.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Home Consultant, Associate Kidney Care Advocate
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Duties include educating ESRD patients and their families about their home therapies options. Helping patients with the transition to home therapies. Assisting with any problems or concerns patients or family members may have.
Patient Care Technician, Home Therapies
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Duties include assisting RN while training patients in home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Obtaining monthly labs and performing home visits. Assisting patients with any difficulties during treatments or equipment problems they may have at home. Covered Coral Gables facility for three months and continued to periodically as needed.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Full time staff at FMC Doral Clinic. Duties included performing hemodialysis treatment for ESRD patients. Initiating, monitoring patients during dialysis and terminating treatments. Opening and closing the unit and ensuring all water treatment equipment was within safe limits and proper parameters for dialysis.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Full time float pool staff PCT. Duties included covering staff at all FMC facilities. Performing hemodialysis treatments for ESRD patients. Initiating, monitoring and terminating treatments. Collaborating with the team to provide a safe patient environment.
Patient Care Technician
Davita
10.1992 - 01.2001
- Initiating, monitoring and discontinuing hemodialysis treatments for patients with renal failure. Worked as part of the team ensuring a safe environment for patients during their treatments. Duties included caring for twelve patients per day. Assessing patients prior to treatment. Cannulation and setting up machine for each individual according to the prescription. Monitoring during treatments and reporting any abnormalities to the RN. Discontinuing treatment and ensuring patients are in a stable condition to leave the facility. Monitoring water systems to ensure they meet standards for dialysis delivery.
- Awarded employee of the year for the facility 2006.
- Awarded employee of the year South Florida Region 2006.
Medical Specialist
US Army
02.1987 - 02.1991
- Provided first responder support to combat troops. Staff member at the base troop medical clinic assisting doctors and other medical staff in the care of army troops. Achieved the rank of Specialist E-4 and separated with an Honorable Discharge. Received several awards and commendations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saber College
Miami, FL, USA01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Hialeah High School
Hialeah, FL, US01.1997
Skills
- Chronic Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis, Acute Hemodialysis, Dialysis Water Systems, Peritoneal Dialysis
- Training and mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Team management
- Clinical instruction
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Clinical education
- Clinical operations
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
Presidents Club and Circle of Excellence winner in 2020 for the most accomplished Clinical Consultant in the Company.
Assisted in the creation of home therapy programs within Puerto Rico growing to more than twenty programs and over three hundred patients benefiting from a home dialysis modality.
Honorably discharged US Army Veteran awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
Certification
Registered Nurse, CPR certified American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Consultant
Fresenius Medical Care/ NxStage
10.2019 - 10.2024
Acute Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2018 - 10.2019
Home Therapies RN
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 10.2018
Home Consultant, Associate Kidney Care Advocate
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2016 - 11.2017
Patient Care Technician, Home Therapies
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2015 - 10.2016
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2013 - 02.2015
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2012 - 10.2013
Patient Care Technician
Davita
10.1992 - 01.2001
Medical Specialist
US Army
02.1987 - 02.1991
High School Diploma - undefined
Hialeah High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saber College