Brad Hernandez, RN, HMCS, IDC, USN, Ret

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Promoted safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
• Acted as resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as preceptor for new nurses joining Emergency Department team.

• Served as Charge Nurse for majority of shifts supervising 4-6 RNs, 2-4 ER Techs and multiple Support staff team members
• Managed all care from admission to discharge while maintaining adequate flow of patients from multiple points of entry.
• Delivered and ensured all staff delivered timely, appropriate and professional care at all times
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and continually fostered Team Spirit at all times.

Served as Independent Duty Medical Department Head at multiple duty assignments including U.S. Navy ships, shore stations and most recently at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Seventeen, Whidbey Island, Washington.

These assignments included Independent Management of all NAVOSH/OSHA Industrial Health and Hygiene Programs, Providing Preventive, Routine and Emergency care to assigned personnel and Training All Hands in various, required In-Service Medical topics.