Linda Hernandez
College Station,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Management experience in dealing with a very tough and demanding environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Brings new ideas to the table to improve quality of life for patients and a positive work environment for employees.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Legacy Nursing and Rehab, MDS
Bryan, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Oversee hiring, firing and development of nursing staff
- Infection Control Preventionist
- Communicating directly with doctors, nurse practitioners and family members
- Monitoring and overview of Nursing budget cost
- Implementation of policies and procedures
- Ensuring nursing unit is compliant with local, federal and state regulations
- Supervision of nursing staff
- Training and onboarding for new nursing staff
- Providing ongoing educations classes
- Resolving grievances or concerns related to patient care in a timely manner
- Resolves staffing issues and schedules
- Evaluation and Review of nursing staff performances
- Involvement in weekly and monthly meetings such as QAPI and Risk Management
Registered Nurse
Legacy Nursing and Rehab, MDS
Bryan, TX
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Observing patients, charting, and reporting changes in patient’s conditions
- Administration of medications/insulin/injections
- Wound Care
- Obtains and assess Vital Signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Peg tube care and feedings
- IV therapy
- Supervision and delegation of CNA
- MDS Coordination/Assessments/LTCMI forms/MD Certifications
- Care Plan Meeting Coordination
- Issuance of ABN/NOMNC
- Continued Prior Authorizations
- Training regarding MDS and other documentation
- Case Management Duties
- Restorative Nursing Program
- Discharge Planning to Community/Facilities
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Senior Access Specialist/Nurse Manager
Hospice Brazos Valley
Bryan, TX
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Supervision and delegation of LVN colleagues
- Prioritizes and schedules hospice referrals
- Coordinates care with patient and families
- Ordering of medications/DME
- Direct contact with PCP/Hospitals/Facilities to obtain records/orders
- Participates in new hire interviews for department
- Performs training and orientation for new hire Access Specialist
- Monthly admissions reports
- Administration and Evaluation of TB Screening
LVN/Medical Assistant/Office Associate
St. Joseph Physician Associates
Bryan, TX
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Phone call triage and pre-approval insurance authorizations
- Inventory of supplies and ordering
- Performed In-House laboratory testing
- Assisted MD with minor procedures
- Assisted with patient care and teaching
- Administered vaccines and therapeutic injections
- Front office duties
- Vision/Hearing Screening
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX12.2019
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX08.2015
Certified Nurses Aid Certification -
Blinn College
01.2009
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Chart Audits
- Nurse Team Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Scheduling
- Process Improvement
- Policy and Program Development
- Department Leadership
- Protocols and Procedures
- Problem Identification
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
- Recipient of St Joseph Auxillary Scholarship
- Recipient of Marshal Verne Ross Foundation
- Recipient of Hospice Brazos Valley Living Endowment Nursing Scholarship
Certification
IV Certified
RUG Certification
Infection Prevention Certification
Additional Information
- Honors: , Recipient of St Joseph Auxiliary Scholarship Recipient of Marshal Verne Ross Foundation Scholarship Recipient of Hospice Brazos Valley Living Endowment Nurses Scholarship EMR: eClinicalworks Point Click Care Matrix
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Legacy Nursing and Rehab, MDS
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Legacy Nursing and Rehab, MDS
08.2018 - 12.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Senior Access Specialist/Nurse Manager
Hospice Brazos Valley
01.2016 - 05.2019
LVN/Medical Assistant/Office Associate
St. Joseph Physician Associates
08.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College
Certified Nurses Aid Certification -
Blinn College
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