Jacqueline Hernandez
El Paso
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Gentiva Hospice, excelling in patient care assessment and education. Proven ability to coordinate care and manage complex patient needs, ensuring comfort during challenging times. Skilled in critical thinking and caregiver education, delivering exceptional end-of-life support and enhancing patient and family experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Weekend On Call
Gentiva Hospice
El Paso
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.
- Educated families on hospice services and effective coping strategies.
- Assisted in pain management and symptom control interventions.
Triage Nurse
AccentCare
Dallas
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine the scope of medical complaints.
- Communicated triage information to the primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Unit
AccentCare Hospice
Naperville
08.2016 - 02.2023
- Admitted, assessed and monitored hospice patients, reviewed orders and assimilated patients into unit
- Monitored patient condition, progress and medication side effects
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to hospice patients in Inpatient Unit
- Provided education to both patients and families regarding hospice care and to ensure both feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations
Patient Educator-Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurses Association
Aurora
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Help connect patient to other VNA services based on insight learned during health assessment
- Assist in staff and community education and outreach, participate on health center committees
- Develop policies and procedures for review related to Patient Care
Education
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Updated -
American Heart Association
03-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
07.2009
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
University of Illinois
07.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Caregiver Education
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
Timeline
RN Weekend On Call
Gentiva Hospice
11.2023 - Current
Triage Nurse
AccentCare
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Unit
AccentCare Hospice
08.2016 - 02.2023
Patient Educator-Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurses Association
09.2015 - 07.2016
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Updated -
American Heart Association
Associate Degree - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
University of Illinois