Karina Hernandez

Provided high-acuity, critical postoperative care to pediatric through geriatric patients recovering from complex trauma, emergency, and elective surgical procedures. Utilized advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to ensure safe anesthesia emergence, hemodynamic stability, and effective pain management. Monitored airway, cardiovascular, and neurological status while rapidly identifying and intervening in postoperative complications.

Thrived in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with anesthesia, surgical teams, and critical care providers to address diverse patient needs and promote optimal recovery outcomes.

Achieved optimal recovery outcomes through effective oversight of post-anesthesia patient care. Streamlined procedural workflows in gastrointestinal interventions, including endoscopies and colonoscopies, leading to enhanced operational efficiency. Crafted and implemented personalized care strategies that addressed diverse patient needs effectively. Elevated patient experiences by providing empathetic bedside care for individuals with gastrointestinal cancer. Facilitated conscious sedation for liver procedures, enhancing patient comfort and ensuring procedural success.