Lissett Depestre Hernandez
Brandon,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated New Graduate Registered Nurse with robust foundation in patient-centered care, bolstered by 8 years of experience as General Physician in Cuba.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical General
Hospital Arnando Milan Castro
Villa Clara,Cuba
04.2015 - 03.2022
- General Physician | Cuba |2015 – 2022
- - Provided comprehensive primary care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care to diverse patient populations.
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic illnesses in community and hospital settings.
- Led health promotion and disease prevention programs.
- Supervised healthcare staff and mentored medical trainees.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Puerto Rico EDP University
Puerto Rico08-2025
Family Medicine
Universidad Ciencias Medicas Dr Serafin Ruiz De Za
Cuba06-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical documentation
- Team leadership and supervision
- Health promotion and education
- Emergency care and response
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management strategies
- Ethical decision-making processes
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Relationship building and rapport
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IV therapy, injections, and phlebotomy
Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ)
- Wound care and advanced dressing changes
- Ostomy care management
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Catheter insertion and management (Foley, IV, NG tube)
- Postoperative care and pain management
- Oxygen therapy and airway management
- Infection prevention strategies
- Nutrition support and feeding assistance (NGT, PEG)
Affiliations
- Nursing Student – Clinical Rotations | Various Hospitals, Puerto Rico | 2023 – 2025
- Delivered direct patient care under RN supervision in medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternity, and community health units.
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted with care plans.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and supported patient/family education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and recovery.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – In Progress
- NCLEX-RN Candidate (Kentucky Board of Nursing)
Timeline
Medical General
Hospital Arnando Milan Castro
04.2015 - 03.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing
Puerto Rico EDP University
Family Medicine
Universidad Ciencias Medicas Dr Serafin Ruiz De Za