Danny Hernandez
St Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Analytical and strategic registered nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
HCA Largo Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
Machine Operator
Masonite
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Drilled floors, hung plywood, and applied [Product] to achieve production requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, FL 06.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, Fl 06.2018
Skills
- Persuasion
- Microsoft Access
- Catheter Maintenance
- NG Tube Insertion
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Anesthetic Administration
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Update Electronic Charts
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Disability Care
- Direct Nursing Care
- Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)
- Microsoft Windows
- Primary Care
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Clear Patient Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychology
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Pharmacology
- Human Anatomy
- Healthcare Ethics
- Student Training
- Pathology
- Patient and Family Education
- Diabetes Management
- Geriatrics
- Speaking
- Nursing Plan Development
- Charting Medication Administration
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Microsoft Word
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Writing
- Google Docs
- Learning Strategies
- Instructing
- Diet and Nutrition
- Seizure Management
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid
- Tracheostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Wound Management
- Pediatrics
- Coordination
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse- 2020-Now
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS
- ENPC Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course
- CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention
- NIH stroke certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
A1
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse
HCA Largo Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Masonite
01.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Petersburg College
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