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Kristal Hernandez

US

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 10 years of comprehensive experience, excelling in leadership and team coordination. Skilled in clinical assessment, patient education, and collaborating with physicians and community resources to ensure seamless patient care. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice while continuously enhancing patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sequoia Surgery Center
Visalia, US
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Met All standards set by ASPAN for perianesthesia nursing.
  • Recovered Ortho, General, Urology, ENT, GYN and Endoscopy cases while in Phase I and Phase II.

Lead RN

Tulare County HHSA
Visalia, US
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided Leadership in the Ambulatory County Clinic.
  • Scheduled staff daily.
  • Medication and Immunization Ordering, Immunization and Medication Administration as ordered per Provider, Telephone Triaging, STI Education.
  • Supervision of Nursing staff and Medical Assistants.
  • Collaboration and Coordination of Care with Physicians, NP's and Community resources such as patient referrals to Home Health Services, Hospice, DME companies, Local Hospitals and Outpatient Diagnostic Facilities.
  • Participated in Mandatory Community Health Fairs as assigned.
  • Participated in Saturday weekend coverage every 6 weeks as assigned.

Registered Nurse

Beautologie Surgery Center
Bakersfield, US
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Met All standards set by ASPAN for perianesthesia nursing.
  • Provided Circulating, PRE-OP and PACU Nursing as assigned.

Registered Nurse

Sierra Care at the Lake
Springville, US
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided Care for residents in a congregate subacute level that consists of complex medical conditions such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, pulmonary disease, neuromuscular conditions, or congenital conditions.
  • Provided medication administration, wound care and other nursing tasks as assigned within scope of practice.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of respiratory therapists as needed.

Registered Nurse

Seva Home Health
Porterville, US
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Initiated start of care admissions to home health. Assessed and developed a plan of care for patients while consulting with MD.
  • Performed routine visits consisting of education, treatment and monitoring of patients' current or chronic illness.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of SN, PT, OT, MSW, HHA.

Registered Nurse

Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, US
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided care for long term residents with multiple disease processes and functional status.
  • Provided medication administration, wound care and other nursing tasks as assigned within scope of practice.

Health Care Assistant

Porterville Unified School District
Porterville, US
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Interviewed possible Covid-19 faculty to gather details of exposure and screen symptoms.
  • Advised faculty to Covid test, quarantine or isolate.
  • Educated and Provided information regarding symptoms and when to seek medical attention or clearance to return to work.

PRE-OP/PACU, RN

Adventist Health Tulare
Tulare, US
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Met All standards set by ASPAN for perianesthesia nursing.
  • Recovered Ortho, General, Urology, ENT, GYN and Endoscopy cases while in Phase I and Phase II.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists as needed.

PACU, RN

Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, US
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Met All standards set by ASPAN for perianesthesia nursing.
  • Recovered Ortho, General, Urology, ENT, GYN and Endoscopy cases while in Phase I and Phase II.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists as needed.

RN Case Manager

Optimal Hospice Services
Visalia, US
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Coordinated and participated in the assessment, evaluation and planning of patient care of 20 patients per week.
  • Attended weekly interdisciplinary team meetings that include physician, clinical manager, medical social worker, and colleagues to review and revise patients' care plans.
  • Delegated and Scheduled LVN's and CNA's in the administration of nursing care plans.
  • Assessed and ordered medication refills, medical supplies and durable medical equipment as needed.

Education

Registered Nursing Degree -

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

American Heart Association
BLS- Expires 06/2026

Skills

  • Patient care and education
  • Clinical assessment and planning
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care and management
  • Ventilator management
  • Immunization administration
  • Electronic health records management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Health Education
  • Staff scheduling and supervision
  • Patient triage
  • PPE use
  • Foley Catheter Care and Management
  • G-tube care and management
  • PPD administration
  • Perianesthesia nursing
  • Medication and Supply Ordering
  • IV insertion and Management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sequoia Surgery Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lead RN

Tulare County HHSA
09.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Beautologie Surgery Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Seva Home Health
11.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Sierra Care at the Lake
03.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse

Sequoia Transitional Care
03.2021 - 09.2021

Health Care Assistant

Porterville Unified School District
12.2020 - 01.2021

PRE-OP/PACU, RN

Adventist Health Tulare
09.2018 - 03.2020

PACU, RN

Sierra View Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2018

RN Case Manager

Optimal Hospice Services
04.2014 - 07.2016

Registered Nursing Degree -

Bakersfield College

American Heart Association

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