Evangelyn Hernandez
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-MICU Full Time Staff
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2005 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired staff nurses orienting them to departmental expectations.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as charge nurse when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse-Intrastaff
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
08.2002 - 11.2005
- Delivered direct care to patients with critical conditions within a Medical Intensive Care Unit setting.
- Collaborated effectively within an interdisciplinary team to establish and maintain professional relationships with healthcare staff members.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
- Maintained close monitoring of ventilator settings to guarantee adequate oxygenation for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Collaborated with other disciplines such as respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians regarding patient's plan of care.
Registered Nurse- CVSICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Provided post-operative care patient care admitted for cardiac surgery and heart transplant.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Managed ventricular assist devices and performed device checks per protocol.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rounds focused on optimizing outcomes while minimizing length of stay in the ICU setting.
- Instructed patients and family members on cardiac medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and activity levels.
- Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease
Registered Nurse- CVSICU
Philippine Heart Center
Queen City, Manila
07.1987 - 01.1999
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of evidence-based practices pertaining to cardiovascular nursing.
- Assisted physicians in the management and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular diseases.
- Conducted assessment of post-operative outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments on patients with cardiovascular conditions, capturing vital signs and documenting medical histories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Manila
Manila,Philippines04-1990
Skills
- Critical Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Interventions
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Strong medical ethic
- Medication Administration
Certification
- BSN
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse-MICU Full Time Staff
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse-Intrastaff
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2002 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse- CVSICU
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2000 - 02.2002
Registered Nurse- CVSICU
Philippine Heart Center
07.1987 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Manila
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