Dahiyana Hernandez
Bluefield,WV
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with proven track record in providing high-quality patient care and successfully adapting to various different healthcare settings. Utilized critical thinking and effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure patient safety. Always ready to further professional career and experiences. Provide the highest quality of care with respect, excellence, and innovation. Reliable and flexible with strong focus on providing the best possible results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Davis Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation process, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, including medication administration, wound care, and rehabilitation exercises.
- Provided expert wound care management for post-surgical orthopedic patients, reducing incidence of infections and promoting healing.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing various urological surgeries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
Registered Nurse Traveler
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Davis Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation process, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through thorough handover reportings and clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing empathetic support and clear communication during their time in the COVID-19 unit.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Provided direct patient care in the Oncology Department and Medical-Surgical units, calculated doses of chemotherapy, administered medications, mentored new nurses, and managed staff as charge nurse.
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2016
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Assistant -
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY12.2011
High School Diploma -
Walton High School
Bronx, NY01.2006
Skills
- Experienced in Oncology/Med Surg/Telemetry/Hospice/Orthopedics/General Surgery/Urology/Pre and Post Surgery and procedures/Pediatric-Geriatric patient care/Swing bed Nursing/Wound Care/Chronic and Acute disease Care and Management/Dementia care/Infection control/Pain Management
- Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish)
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Electronic health record experience: Paragon, Epic, E-clinicalworks, Meditech
- Pyxis, Omnicell, Acudose Medication dispensing systems
- Charge Nurse experience
- Full time Staff Nurse (4 years)
- Travel Nurse (4 years)
References
- Work References:
- Leslie Hyre, Nurse Supervisor at Davis Medical N2 (304) 636-3300
- Janet Phillips, Director of Medical Surgical at St Joseph's Hospital (304) 6136815
- Miranda Smith, Charge Nurse at Davis Medical N2 (304) 7042001
- Personal References:
- Mallory Ramsey, Executive Director – ResCare, (304) 920-1081
- Cherish Haynes, Retired Army, (276) 970-8484
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Davis Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Davis Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
Bluefield State College
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Assistant -
Bronx Community College
High School Diploma -
Walton High School
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