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Education
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Marco A. Hernandez

Registered Nurse
Edinburg,USA

Summary

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
06.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient health and safety.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding health management.
  • Assessed patient needs and adjusted care strategies to improve outcomes effectively.
  • Advocated for patient rights, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.

Medical Surgical- Telemetry Unit

EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Provided direct patient care to a diverse patient population on a 25-bed medical-surgical unit.
  • Administered medications, including oral, IV, and intramuscular injections as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitor patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, telemonitor) and documented finding in the electronic health record.
  • Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes and wound debridement.
  • Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and their families on medications, treatments, and disease management.

Charge RN, Neurology-Step Down (PCU)

Valley Baptist Hospital Harlingen
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Under the general supervision of the unit's manager the responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit to implement and evaluate tasks with in designated shifts.
  • In collaboration with other members of the management team, to maintain a responsible and organized plan for ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in unit
  • Assume responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.
  • Assume responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when on duty and make decisions regarding activities within these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
  • Serve as the primary decision maker for clinical operations during a given shift and modify staff assignment/mix according to the changes in patient acuity and/or volume.
  • Role model professional standards of behavior of the nursing practice as evidenced by the nurse practice act
  • Support the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values
  • Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars/professional development as requested by the department manager.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state and other governing bodies such as Joint Commission to include Performance Improvement. Performs, participates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities within the departmental level.
  • Participate with the Clinical Nurse Manager and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit
  • Manage schedule, approve any time off requests, and create performance evaluations of direct report(s)
  • Participating in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
  • Participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care
  • Management/initiation and assistance with nursing needs, solutions, special procedures and communication.
  • Actively participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement.

Charge Registered Nurse- COVID Unit

Valley Baptist Hospital, Harlingen Texas
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Contract Agency Nurse; Provided by A-Best International Placement Services, McAllen, Texas.
  • Nursing duties that included highly extensive exposure to the highest acuity in multiple departments Level II Hospital.
  • Home Unit Neuro Med Surg/STEP DOWN. Responsible for post operative surgical care on patient on telemetry monitor and Epidural drips with titration, central lines eg. PICC, Mid lines, Full Tracheostomy care/evaluation, Full wound VAC evaluation, care, and replacement. PCA pump pain management, Strong communication and ability to maintain a close communication with surgeons for the highest quality of care. Involve in rehab committee to determine best outcome with patient with trauma wounds and extensive in room care for stabilizing and patient cardio vascular status. Ortho: Nursing care for patients with severe trauma from MVA, falls, assaults, and severe sepsis clients, Stroke Unit: exposure to evaluation and treatment of client with emergency state of Heart Attack, PE, CVA, performing NIHSS Certified, Furthermore; a broad knowledge from client arriving to hospital with High stage DU to sacral and buttocks and providing care in a chronological rapid organized order.

Registered Nurse, High Acuity Private Duty Nurse (PDN)

Epic Health Services, Pharr, Texas
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Care of high acuity, total care, pediatric patients on Ventilator and feeding GJ tubes. Responsibilities include assessment, vital signs, management of ventilator, suctioning and Tracheostomy care, management and administration pharmacological treatments for respiratory medications, feedings via mickey tube and feeding pump, stoma care. Range of motion to all extremities each shift and as needed. Charting done via electronic medical record and manual notation for plan of care. Reporting findings to primary care provider and execute orders per plan of care. Also provide all personal patient care, incontinent care and medication administration. Information available upon request.

Registered Nurse/Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/PICU/Orthopedic/Bariatric Department

Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen, Texas
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for assessment of patients, evaluation of critical-care status and determination of patient’s physiological imbalances; also manage life-support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications. My duties also include responding to codes, the monitoring of telemetry devices, direct communication with on-call intensivist, managing protocols for successful invasive procedures (including monitoring vitals, administration and monitoring of highly-sedative medications), and educate family members on patient condition and provide any and all support as needed.
  • With the Medical-Surgical unit, my duties primarily involve keeping patients stable via following of physician mandated protocols, observation of up to eight patients per shift, charting and reporting of any changes in patient conditions (adverse reactions to medications/treatments, etc.), and provide patient care. Also, work closely with case managers to determine continuance of care for all discharged patients (placement of skilled nursing facilities, rehab facilities, assisted living, hospice, etc.

Interventional Radiology, Nephrology Nurse/ Clinical Supervisor for McAllen Satellite

Orbis Vascular Access Medical Center, Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Responsibilities: Evaluation and Procedures of Hemodialysis Vascular Access, e.g., AV-Fistula, Graft, Permcath, Quin
  • POSITION SUMMARY:
  • Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Furthermore, a focus training for supervision of McAllen Satellite office, including start up, marketing, and performing protocol for conscious sedation patients pre and post evaluation care.
  • Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
  • Perform nursing care using sound judgment.
  • Implements physician's orders in a safe and accurate manner.
  • Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
  • Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
  • Adapt to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.
  • Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
  • Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching/emotional support for patients and significant others.
  • Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient's needs.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.
  • Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.
  • Administers medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice.
  • Formulates, modifies and implements goal oriented patient care plans according to facility policies.
  • Assume responsibility to report clinical limitations or the need for assistance to supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Adheres to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
  • Inform provider, nurses, technicians of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.
  • Maintains current with all new policies and procedures published.
  • Provide direction to non licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
  • Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.
  • Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
  • Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
  • Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, Texas
05.2015

Skills

  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Compartmentalized Approach to Patient Care
  • Through Influential & Insightful Communicator
  • Attentive and Receptive listener
  • Management Skills/ With Marketing Skills
  • Strategic Vision & Execution
  • Excellent Organizational Skills
  • Leadership, Innovation & Problem Solving
  • Productive, Focused & Goal Oriented
  • Ability to Efficiently Comprehend New Concepts

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Electronic Medical Records Knowledge, CERNER, MEDITECH, EPIC.
  • Highly Personable and Capable of Working with Physicians, Teams, and Groups
  • Medical Office Management
  • Managed Care
  • Medical Marketing
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Proficient in Compartmentalizing, Solving Problems and Implementing Solutions under Tight Deadlines

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Work Type

Contract WorkFull TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Timeline

Medical Surgical- Telemetry Unit

EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 10.2023

Charge RN, Neurology-Step Down (PCU)

Valley Baptist Hospital Harlingen
07.2018 - 01.2021

Charge Registered Nurse- COVID Unit

Valley Baptist Hospital, Harlingen Texas
07.2018 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
06.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, High Acuity Private Duty Nurse (PDN)

Epic Health Services, Pharr, Texas
06.2018 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse/Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/PICU/Orthopedic/Bariatric Department

Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen, Texas
02.2016 - 06.2018

Interventional Radiology, Nephrology Nurse/ Clinical Supervisor for McAllen Satellite

Orbis Vascular Access Medical Center, Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Pan American

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