Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline

Jessie M. Hernandez

Northside Independent Sch District
San Antonio,TX
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience

Seasoned nursing professional with 24 years of clinical experience and a Master of Science in Nursing, bringing strong leadership, education, and collaboration skills. Experienced in implementing staff education, reviewing clinical practices, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care in the school setting.r.

Work History

School Nurse

21 Years
Northside Independent Sch District | 08.2005 - Current
  • Prior history: 8 years in elementary (Powell ES), 3 years in middle school (Zachary MS), 8 years in high school (Harlan HS).
  • Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff.
  • Notify parents of injury or illness and secure emergency care for students.
  • Administer medication, with proper documentation by a physician.
  • Perform mandatory health screenings.
  • Provide health counseling and education to students and families.
  • Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and other health care professionals as needed.

Private Duty Nurse

2 Years 3 Months
Christus Home Care | 05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Private duty nurse in the home setting working with special needs children.
  • Specialized patient care which included assessments, plan of care, treatments, and medication per care plan/physician orders.
  • Provide education to patients and families after hospital stay.
  • Implement an individualized nursing care plan for patients.
  • Provide and document nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs and plans of care.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team in implementing a plan of care.

Staff Nurse

3 Years 7 Months
Methodist Children's Hospital | 01.2002 - 08.2005
  • Provide pre and post operative care for patients ranging in age from infancy to adolescents.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide a daily plan of care for patients.
  • Provide education to patients and families during and after hospital stay.
  • Implement an individualized nursing care plan for patients.
  • Provide and document nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs and plan of care.

Education

Master of Science - Holistic Nursing (Nurse Coach Track)

Pacific College of Health And Science | San Diego, CA | 12-2025
  • 3.95 GPA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing | San Antonio | 12-2001
  • 3.1 GPA

No Degree - Prerequisites to transfer to UTHSCSA

San Antonio College | San Antonio | 01-2000
  • 3.322 GPA

Skills

Infection control measures
Minor injury treatment
Medication administration
Privacy and confidentiality
Nutrition counseling
Communication
Chronic disease management
Immunization protocols
Epipen administration
Verbal and written communication
Student needs assessment
Crisis intervention
Patient assessments
Emergency care
Stress management techniques
HIPAA requirements
Hearing and vision screening
Immunization record review

Affiliations

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

Certification

  • Unencumbered TX RN license
  • BLS

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Christus Home Care
05.2015 - 08.2017Read More

School Nurse

Northside Independent Sch District
08.2005 - CurrentRead More

Staff Nurse

Methodist Children's Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2005Read More

Pacific College of Health And Science

Master of Science from Holistic Nursing (Nurse Coach Track)
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University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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San Antonio College

No Degree from Prerequisites to transfer to UTHSCSA
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Jessie M. Hernandez