Christine Hernandez
Woodside,NY
Summary
Developed strong communication and patient care skills in clinical healthcare environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrates effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and quality care. Adept at managing responsibilities and providing compassionate support, ready to bring these skills to new professional challenge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Bellevue Health and Hospital
New York, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication usage, and health management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections in patient populations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Student Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
Student Nurse - Emergency Dept. & ICU Step-Down Unit
NYC Health + Hospitals
Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Treated patients with various acute conditions including heart attacks, respiratory distress, diabetes and stroke.
- Administered vaccines, medications, developed plan of care for prenatal patients.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning, glucose readings, neuro focused assessments, insulin administration, IV administration/monitoring, ostomy care, and catheterization care to patients.
- Developed and supervised the treatment plans for 100+ patients.
- Learned the function and operation of the following tools: oxygen mask, ventilator, suction equipment.
Education
Associates - Nursing
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY01-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Nursing assessments
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse: New York License # 844848
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Bellevue Health and Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse - Emergency Dept. & ICU Step-Down Unit
NYC Health + Hospitals
04.2021 - 12.2021
Associates - Nursing
New York City College of Technology