Laura Hernandez
Bono
Summary
Kind Advanced Practice Registered Nurse adept at caring for and managing sick and well patients of all ages. Strong clinical skills to build an excellent rapport and confidence with patients and families. Talented at performing minor procedures and administering proper treatments with individual caring detail to each patient.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Arkansas Weight Loss
Jonesboro
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health needs.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient evaluations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety.
- Modified treatment and care plans, as necessary.
- Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Developed policies and procedures for weight loss programs, HRT programs, and IV therapy from the ground up.
- Managed office and staff of entire clinic.
- HRT pelleting (BIOTE certification).
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Urgent Team
Wynne
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health needs.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient evaluations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in fast-paced urgent care settings.
- Educated patients on preventive care and chronic disease management techniques.
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
- Managed chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD by conducting follow up visits with patients.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Hardy Medical Clinic
Hardy
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided care to patients of all ages in a rural health setting for complex acute and chronic needs.
- Worked with patients who had a variety of chronic illnesses, such as COPD and asthma.
- Diagnosed illnesses and physical conditions and treated them with therapeutic measures such as medication prescriptions, health counseling, and education.
- Performed screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on the primary health care team.
- Met with families to manage and treat childhood acute illnesses.
- Performed health maintenance exams and screenings, such as Pap smears and immunizations.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Excelled at placing PICC lines, midlines, ultrasound guided PIVs, port access, central line and dialysis line care and maintenance.
- Educated staff and patients on line care and signs of complications.
- Placed difficult to access lines on critical care prone COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic.
- Performed phlebotomy on patients with poor venous access.
- Reduced hospital wide CLABSI rates exponentially using staff education and pristine line care practices.
Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Was in charge of a 6 person team that provided excellent care to 36 patients.
- Used the EPIC EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files.
- All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately performed and documented.
- Approached all tasks with a patient-centered mindset, looking for ways to improve processes and treatments.
Hospitalist Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Took part in educational activities such as the implementation of evidence-based practice projects, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and I used electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions.
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and improve treatment strategies.
- Observed and reported on the patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
White River Medical Center
Batesville
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and how to manage them answering questions and providing informational materials.
- Treated patients according to their doctor's orders and treatment plan, using a variety of medications and therapies.
- Was in charge of coordinating daily documentation for each patient, including the care given, responses, and disposition.
- Taught junior nurses medical, operational, and patient care skills in order to improve team performance and quality.
- Evaluated the patient's symptoms and vital signs to determine the treatments that were required.
- Evaluated the performance of my coworkers and encouraged necessary changes in order to meet departmental goals.
- Provided effective leadership and clear decision-making to nursing staff for routine, complex, and emergency needs.
- White River Health
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (FNP)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Batesville, ARSkills
- Patient education
- Diagnostics
- Adult health management
- Well childhood exams
- Lab results interpretation
- Specimen test interpretation
- Preventative care
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribing medications
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Thyroid optimization
- Hormone pelleting
- Iv therapy
- Peptide therapy, extensive education and research
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arkansas
- AANP certification
- Registered Nurse licensed in Arkansas
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Arkansas Weight Loss
05.2024 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Urgent Team
04.2024 - 08.2024
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Hardy Medical Clinic
10.2022 - 04.2024
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2022
Hospitalist Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
White River Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing (FNP)
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville