John Hernandez

Goal-driven and experienced Registered Nurse with a background across diverse healthcare settings including Health Clinics, Emergency Departments, and Operating Rooms. Proficient in managing a wide range of patient cases, utilizing advanced medical equipment, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of care, patient safety, and continuous professional development. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills, comprehensive patient teaching, and patient-centered care.

• Registered Nurse (RN), CA 823475
• Public Health Nurse (PHN), CA 564243
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), CA & National Registry (NREMT)

• Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 01/2024 - 07/2024, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, CA, AMN, Conducted comprehensive preoperative assessments and develop care plans to optimize patient outcomes, strictly adhering to policies and procedures., Managed and operate advanced surgical technology, maintaining high standards of sterile technique and enhancing team efficiency.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 09/2023 - 12/2023, Medstar Washington, Level I Trauma Center, Washington, DC, Aya Healthcare, Circulated for complex heart transplant procedures, significantly enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes through meticulous planning and execution., Orchestrated the seamless operation of minimally invasive robotic systems, managing complex procedural components and leading surgical teams to perform with precision and coordination.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 03/2023 - 06/2023, Swedish Providence Hospital, Seattle, WA, Aya Healthcare, Demonstrated flexibility and reliability in the circulator role, adapting to a variety of cardiovascular procedures; proficiently managed on-call responsibilities to ensure continuous excellence in patient care.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 07/2022 - 02/2023, Sharp Memorial, Level II Trauma Center, San Diego, CA, Aya Healthcare, Actively participated in second scrub role, assisting surgeons with instrument and material handling, maintaining sterile fields, and quickly responding to surgical team needs during complex cardiovascular operations.
• Surgical Oncology – Travel Registered Nurse, 11/2021 - 06/2022, City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, Cross Country Staffing/Aya Healthcare, Maintained meticulous data management for surgical oncological IRB-approved research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to pivotal research outcomes.
• Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 06/2021 - 11/2021, Saddleback Memorial Care Hospital, Laguna Hills, CA, Cross Country Staffing, Delivered comprehensive perioperative care across multiple surgical specialties demonstrating strong adaptability and collaboration skills.
• Correctional – Travel Registered Nurse, 07/2020 - 05/2021, California Correctional Health Services, CDCR California Correctional Center (CCC), Susanville, CA, Provided emergency nursing care in stressful situations, managing triage, transport, and trauma stabilization of inmate patients.
• Emergency Department – Registered Nurse, 02/2020 - 06/2020, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, CA, Delivered acute care in a high-volume ER, caring for COVID positive patients requiring ICU-level care.
• Operating Room – Travel Registered Nurse, 10/2019 - 01/2020, Barstow Community Hospital, Barstow, CA, Staffed in multiple perioperative roles, adapting to daily staffing needs in OR, Endoscopy, and L&D.
• Case Management – Registered Nurse Case Manager, 02/2018 - 07/2019, Community Regional Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, Fresno, CA, Led interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care quality, reduce hospital stays, and enhance patient satisfaction metrics.
• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) – Registered Nurse, 02/2015 - 02/2018, Community Regional Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, Fresno, CA, Experienced as a Circulator and Scrub RN for Cardiothoracic Surgeries and float for multiple surgical specialties of the OR including Trauma, Orthopedic, Pediatric, Burn, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, OMFS, and Vascular surgeries. Additional training in PACU for recovery float.
• Emergency Department – Registered Nurse, 07/2012 - 02/2015, Community Regional Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, Fresno, CA, Diverse experience in caring for patient of all ages and acuity levels including, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Behavioral/Psychiatric Care patients, and Trauma/Medical ICU-level patients., Trained in Conscious Sedation, external pacing, and cardioversion.