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Erika Hernandez

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Adventist Health White Memorial
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Human Resources Assistant

Beachwood Post-Acute and Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
  • Prepared and submitted final pay for exiting employees to comply with federal law.
  • Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims.
  • Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
  • Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Working collaboratively
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EKG Ceftification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Adventist Health White Memorial
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022

Human Resources Assistant

Beachwood Post-Acute and Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science -

Mount Saint Mary's University

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