BLANCA LOPEZ HERNANDEZ
Hialeah,Fl.
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE PROFILE Attentive and highly trained professional with strong sense of responsibility as well as vast medical experience. Proven leader with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills combined with an ability to guide and supervise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Spanish. Energetic and initiative specialist with superb analytical, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Patient-oriented approach to work with a commitment to top quality medical performance.
Resourceful Psychiatric Registered Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 1 year of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with mental health diseases or substance abuse disorders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larkin Community Hospital
Hollywood, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Mental Health Technician
Larkin Community Hospital
Hollywood, FL
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
CAREMAX MEDICAL CENTER
Miami, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted and collected patients' personal information
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails
- Scheduled appointments
- Validated clients' payment methods and medical aid coverage
- Created invoices and bills, processed insurance form and managed vendors and contractors
- Transcribed all notes and documents related to treatments.
Education
NCLEX
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Miami Fl08.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office, several medical/healthcare technology programs, and electronic medical records
- Adobe
- Acrobat
- High computer technical skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Crisis Resolution
- Treatment Preparation
Accomplishments
- Florida Registered Nurse
- License #RN9586102
- BLS and ACLS
- CPR and First Aid
- Infection Control, Barrier precautions, OSHA
- HIPAA/Cobra and Patients’ Rights
- Human Papillomavirus: Genital Warts, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
- HIV/ AIDS Comprehensive
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larkin Community Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Larkin Community Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2022
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
CAREMAX MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2020
NCLEX
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
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