CAROLINA HERNANDEZ
Greenacres,Fl
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recent graduated with 4+years of RN and 600+ hours of supervised clinical nurse practitioner experience. Work alongside physicians in the healthcare field including medical-surgical, telemetry and progressive care. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Passionate about preventing care and educating patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Telemetry
Cleveland Clinic
Stuart, Fl
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in 7 patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Transplant Unit
Jackson Memorial
Miami, Fl
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in 7 patients' conditions
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical -Neurology Unit
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, New Jersey
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
Straub Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Compared patient response with observable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of care
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for 5 patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options and management strategies
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Managed acutely ill patients requiring close observation due to cardiac dysrhythmia or other medical conditions
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Administered medications to 8 patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each assigned patient.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Fl
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in 7 patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Davie, FL05.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
West Palm Beach, FL10-2023
Skills
- Cardiac Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Patient Advocacy
- Highly empathic and compassionate
- Patient Education
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Diabetes management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical assessment
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP (03/23)
- Registered Nurse, FL
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Telemetry
Cleveland Clinic
02.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Transplant Unit
Jackson Memorial
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical -Neurology Unit
Overlook Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
Straub Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University