Luis E Hernandez RN BSN
Moore ,OK
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional patient care while also effectively leading teams as a charge nurse. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2020 - Current
- Charge Nurse for Medical Search floor
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Consumer Direct for Florida
Private Home Health
Miami, FL
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Recorded vital signs
- Assistance with Ambulation
- Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications
- Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
- Provided safe mobility support
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Kept patients mentally alert
- Bathes client
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas
Mayaguez, PR05.2016
High School Diploma -
Greater Miami Adventist Academy
Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- NG tube insertion and removal
- IV setup & Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing EKG
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation/Assessment
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Leadership/Charge Nurse
- Computer Skills
- Culturally-competent care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Clinical Experience
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System - 04/12/20- Current
Medical Search
Bella Vista Hospital, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico - 2013-2016
Clinical Practicum : Med Surg
Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry
Perea Hospital, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico -2015
Geriatric Acute Care
Maternity
Pediatrics
Forense Psychiatric Hospital, Ponce Puerto Rico - 2016
Psychiatric/Mental Health
RN License
Florida State license Number: 9601729
Certification
- BLS certification
Additional Information
Reference available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
04.2020 - Current
Consumer Direct for Florida
Private Home Health
01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas
High School Diploma -
Greater Miami Adventist Academy