Maria Hernandez
Elgin,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed healthcare professional with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Driven, proactive, hardworking, and compassionate. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a new environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Medical Group OB/GYN And Urogynecology
2022.04 - Current
- Educated patients about OAB, FI, SUI, CUR.
- Educated patients on Peripheral Nerve Evaluation trial.
- Educated patients on Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation therapy.
- PTNS therapy RN.
- Assisted with PNE office procedure.
- Performed PNE in office lead removal.
- Patient bladder diary evaluation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trouble-shot in office and phone for Axonics and Medtronic devices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, changes, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed urodynamic testing for MD to accurately diagnose and treat bladder problems appropriately.
- Performed bladder instillations to deliver drug therapy to help ease painful bladder or cystitis symptoms.
- Assisted MD with cystoscopy procedures.
- Provided catheter care.
- Educated patients about surgeries, procedures, and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Arranged post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
- Communicated surgery requirements to nursing teams for smooth operation delivery.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group OB/GYN And Urogynecology
2010.10 - 2022.04
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Scheduled surgeries for multiple surgeons and booked operating rooms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
- Aided with prescription refill requests.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
- Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures such as Urodynamic testing, Colposcopy, Endometrial biopsy, Cryosurgery, Loop electrosurgical excision procedure, Peripheral nerve evaluation.
- CPR Certified
- HIPPA trained
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Oversaw personal and doctors professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Organized and attended meetings.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maplewood
2010.05 - 2010.10
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tower Hill Health Care Center
2009.08 - 2009.11
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
American Medical Technologists
10700 West Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 6001Medical Interpreting -
Mercy Health System-Bridging The Gap
1000 Mineral Point Avenue, Janesville, WI 53548Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 6012312.2021
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Trained Medical Interpreter
- Urology Knowledge
- Urogynecology Care and Support
- Urodynamic Testing Trained
- PNE and PTNS Trained
- Bulkamid Knowledge
- Bladder Instillation Trained
- Cystoscopy and Endosee Trained
- Sterile Technique
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Critical Thinking-Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Plan Development
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Procedure Preparations and Assistance
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Maintaining Privacy
- HIPAA Education
- Documentation
- Chart Updating
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Training in Medical Interpreting, Bridging The Gap- June 2012
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Medical Group OB/GYN And Urogynecology
2022.04 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group OB/GYN And Urogynecology
2010.10 - 2022.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maplewood
2010.05 - 2010.10
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tower Hill Health Care Center
2009.08 - 2009.11
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Larkin High School
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
American Medical Technologists
Medical Interpreting -
Mercy Health System-Bridging The Gap
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Elgin Community College
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Training in Medical Interpreting, Bridging The Gap- June 2012
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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