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Diana Hernandez Rodriguez

Diana Hernandez Rodriguez

Hialeah,Fl

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within home health care environment. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively managing complex patient needs and high-stress situations. Possesses strong expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care delivery, ensuring optimal outcomes through empathetic communication and teamwork. Committed to fostering meaningful relationships with patients and families, leveraging extensive knowledge to provide reliable and adaptable healthcare solutions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vida Home Health Services LLC
Miami Lakes, FL
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse

Patient's Care First Home Health Agency
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

SL Asklepios Home Health HHC
Miami, FL
01.2017 - Current
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols, safety procedures, and best practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Princess Home Health Agency HHC
Miami, FL
05.2016 - Current
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Maximum Care Home Health HHC
Hialeah, FL
11.2012 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and reported significant findings to healthcare team members promptly.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care instructions effectively.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse

Caring Professional Services HHC
Hialeah, FL
03.2013 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols, safety procedures, and best practices.

Registered Nurse

United Home Health HHC
Miami Lakes, FL
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare providers accurately.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Managed case loads effectively, ensuring timely delivery of home health services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Renaissance Home Health HHC
Miami, FL
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Exclusive Home Care HHC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Med Care Home Health HHC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Golden Live Home Health Agency HHC
01.2015 - 01.2016

QA Nursing Services Corp HHC
01.2014 - 01.2016

T & A Home Health Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2015

Advance Nursing Home Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2015

Med Plus Home Health Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2014

Health Care of South Florida HHC
01.2013 - 01.2014

Clerical

Maximum Care Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013

The central sterile services department
Cuba
01.2002 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Hospital Corrallilo and Santa Clara
Corrallilo and Santa Clara, Cuba
01.2001 - 01.2002

Teaching Third-year nursing students

Cuba
01.2000 - 01.2001

General Hospital Sagua La Grande
Sagua La Grande, Cuba
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Performing duties in a surgery room, pre and post-operative patient care

Education

Degree -

Pedagogy
Cuba
01.2000

Degree in Nursing instructor - undefined

Sagua la Grande
Cuba
01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Villa Clara
Cuba
01.1996

Skills

  • Maintain composure under tight deadlines
  • Efficient deadline adherence
  • Proficient in Spanish and intermediate English
  • Oversee staff operations
  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Infection prevention strategies
  • Proficient in wound treatment
  • Compassionate engagement
  • Proficient in MS word, windows, Internet explorer, and outlook
  • Familiarity with home health care practices
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessments

Certification

Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) 2012

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vida Home Health Services LLC
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Patient's Care First Home Health Agency
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Renaissance Home Health HHC
11.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

United Home Health HHC
05.2017 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse

SL Asklepios Home Health HHC
01.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Princess Home Health Agency HHC
05.2016 - Current

Exclusive Home Care HHC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Med Care Home Health HHC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Golden Live Home Health Agency HHC
01.2015 - 01.2016

QA Nursing Services Corp HHC
01.2014 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

Caring Professional Services HHC
03.2013 - 12.2023

T & A Home Health Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2015

Advance Nursing Home Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2015

Med Plus Home Health Care HHC
01.2013 - 01.2014

Health Care of South Florida HHC
01.2013 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse

Maximum Care Home Health HHC
11.2012 - Current

Clerical

Maximum Care Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013

The central sterile services department
01.2002 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Hospital Corrallilo and Santa Clara
01.2001 - 01.2002

Teaching Third-year nursing students

01.2000 - 01.2001

General Hospital Sagua La Grande
01.1996 - 01.1999

Degree in Nursing instructor - undefined

Sagua la Grande

Degree -

Pedagogy

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Villa Clara