Gerlie Hernandez Estores
Ossining,NY
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with 9 years of experience seeking a position where I can utilize my proven skills and knowledge. Diverse expertise in caring for the ill, injured, and disabled. Ability to provide quality patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, physicians, mid-level providers, peers, and administrative staff in a tactful and professional manner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
Tarrytown, New York
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported new nursing staff through orientation and training sessions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care
Croton - on - Hudson, NY
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunshine
Ossining, New York
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pediatric patients.
- Performed treatments such as wound dressings, injections, catheterizations and enemas.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Duty
Brewster, New York
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nursing Center
Mohegan Lake, New York
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elmhurst Care Center
Astoria, New York
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY12-2027
Certificate License Practical Nurse
AMG
Brooklyn, NY09-2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY12-2006
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Training and orientation
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Charting and recording
- Pediatric care
- Documenting incidents
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Tuberculosis testing
- HIPAA compliance
- Caring for wounds
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Counting narcotics
Certification
License Practical Nurse
Languages
- Tagalog
- Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care
09.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunshine
05.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nursing Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Duty
07.2018 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elmhurst Care Center
11.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Certificate License Practical Nurse
AMG
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College