BARBARA HERNANDEZ, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Miami
Summary
Newly graduated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering top-notch care and fostering open communication with patients and healthcare colleagues. Proficient in diagnosing, assessing, and managing acute and chronic medical issues through thorough physical assessments and diagnostic tests. Strong critical thinking abilities and adept decision-making skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2023 - Current
- Work in a multi-specialty, 48 bed ICU providing care for acutely ill patients
- Lead as a unit resource nurse by responding to emergent situations and procedures
- Monitor patient hemodynamics and ongoing status to improve patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with standards of service while delivering exceptional service
- Serve as a mentor for rotating students and new staff, providing training and guidance on nursing best practices within the ICU
- Collaborate with physicians to perform life-saving procedures such as intubation and central line insertions, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse
UHealth Tower
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversees Bed Placement, reviews all Admission and Transfer orders for Level of Care changes to expedite/ensure appropriate floor/unit assignments while communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team
- Oversees transfer requests from Referring Facilities seeking Inpatient or Emergent Transfers
- Coordinates with accepting Specialist to ensure delivery of patient care through collaborative efforts with members of the Interdisciplinary Team in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practices
- Knowledge of EMTALA and state regulations related to patient transfers
- Provides internal and external customer service and maintains a working knowledge of all hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards
ICU Registered Nurse
MedPro Staffing Agency
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered a full spectrum of care for patients in the ICU department
- Monitored vital signs and assessed for clinical changes
- Frequently placed as a resource nurse for the department
- Floated to other departments when necessary
- Effectively maintained the Standards of Practice and Care, utilizing the nursing process using direct and indirect care, and promoting collaboration with physicians and other disciplines
ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs in the ICU department
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes
- Monitored vital signs and notified physicians of any clinical changes
- Assessed and monitored patients’ neurological statuses and pain levels
- Assessed patients’ psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
Executive Assistant
Baptist Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Assistant to Director of Social Work/Case Management
- Management of Leadership calendars, scheduling meetings, conference calls, etc. as well as daily miscellaneous duties as needed
- Aggregate data and create high level presentations for Executive Leadership
- Management of department policies (revisions and updates)
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2019
Masters of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Miami, FL12.2024
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
06.2022
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Acute care expertise
- Patient examination
- SOAP notes expertise
- Treatment plan development
- Healthcare management
- Health promotion
- Therapeutic intervention
- Quality improvement
- Chronic disease management
- Disease prevention
- Evidence-based practice
- Medical charting
- Telemedicine
Certification
- AGACNP-BC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN)
Languages
English Native
Spanish Fluent
Daisy Award Nominee
DAISY Award Nominee – ICU Nurse | May 2025
Recognized for delivering exceptional, compassionate care to critically ill patients; nominated by peers and patient for consistently demonstrating clinical excellence, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered care in the Intensive Care Unit
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2023 - Current
Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse
UHealth Tower
12.2022 - 10.2023
ICU Registered Nurse
MedPro Staffing Agency
12.2020 - 01.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Assistant
Baptist Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Masters of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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