David Hernandez
Covington,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 23 years of experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in healthcare settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN/UA
St. Tammany Health System
Covington, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 21-bed unit.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Covington, LA
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN
Heritage Manor Of Mandeville
Mandeville, LA
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
LPN
Greenbrier IOP
Covington, LA
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Northshore Regional Medical Center
Slidell, LA
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 25-bed unit.
LPN
Lacombe Nursing Center
Lacombe, LA
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing Practice
Louisiana Technical College - Slidell Campus
Slidell, LA12-2000
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient evaluations
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs
- ADL Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Samples collection
- Wound Care
- Post Operative Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Care
- Educating families
Certification
- Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) - 200790
- BLS/CPR Certification
- IV Certification
Timeline
LPN/UA
St. Tammany Health System
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2019
LPN
Heritage Manor Of Mandeville
09.2013 - 07.2016
LPN
Greenbrier IOP
01.2008 - 09.2013
LPN
Northshore Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2008
LPN
Lacombe Nursing Center
12.2000 - 01.2002
LPN Certification - Nursing Practice
Louisiana Technical College - Slidell Campus