Altagracia Hernandez
Brownsville,United States
Summary
Dedicated, Bilingual (English/Spanish) and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in Geriatric, Pediatric, Infection Control and Intravenous. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Experience in interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON/Infection Preventionist
Fox Hollow Post Acute
Brownsville,, Texas
09.2021 - Current
Intravenous Therapy Nurse
Brownsville Infectious Disease
Brownsville,, Texas
09.2020 - 08.2021
Charge Nurse
Fox Hollow Post Acute
Brownsville,, TX
02.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
Altavista Nursing Home
Brownsville,, Texas
04.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatric Nurse
Para Ninos Pediatric Home Health
Brownsville,, TX
01.2017 - 02.2018
Home Health Nurse
Superior Home Health
Brownsville, TX
06.2015 - 11.2016
MDS Nurse
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Harlingen , TX
08.2013 - 05.2015
Education
GED -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX05.2018
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX07.2013
Skills
- Bilingual -English/Spanish
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Covid 19 Vaccinator
- Pediatric Knowledge
- Respiratory Certified
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Quality assurance controls
- Health information systems
- Staff supervision
- Facility oversight
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Assisting physicians
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- IV drug therapy management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Immunization skills
- PPE use
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer skills
- HIPPA Compliance
Timeline
ADON/Infection Preventionist
Fox Hollow Post Acute
09.2021 - Current
Intravenous Therapy Nurse
Brownsville Infectious Disease
09.2020 - 08.2021
Charge Nurse
Fox Hollow Post Acute
02.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
Altavista Nursing Home
04.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatric Nurse
Para Ninos Pediatric Home Health
01.2017 - 02.2018
Home Health Nurse
Superior Home Health
06.2015 - 11.2016
MDS Nurse
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 05.2015
GED -
San Benito High School
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies