Maria Cecilia Hernandez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in healthcare, primarily within the plasma industry. Skilled at performing physical assessments, donor screening, and maintaining safety standards in fast-paced environments. Known for delivering exceptional customer service, a skill honed during early career experience at In-N-Out Burger, demonstrating strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Seeking to expand clinical skills and apply nursing knowledge in new healthcare settings, while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital
Granada Hills, California
04.2025 - Current
- Organized and prioritized day to day tasks to achieve service goals efficiently and safely.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Facilitated consistent communication with physicians regarding resident condition changes and lab results.
- Supported co-workers by providing guidance to foster a collaborative environment.
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat
Lancaster, Ca
07.2017 - 11.2024
- Determine donor eligibility and product suitability
- Perform physical assessments, obtain donor’s medical history and attend to any donor’s having adverse reactions while donating
- Oversee line staff performance of total protein testing at the center
- Counseling & educating donors of high risk behaviors and reactive test results
Registered Nurse
National Support Services
Ladera Heights, Ca
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provide direct and compassionate total care to residents with developmental disabilities
- Conduct comprehensive resident assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications via G-tube as prescribed
- G-tube care and trach suctioning along with trach care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations
- Resident advocate
Level 7 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
Canoga Park, Ca
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Cook burgers as ordered
- Prep bottoms of the burgers as ordered
- Maintain the company’s mission statement while providing excellent customer service in a positive atmosphere
RN Field Nurse/Business Office Manager
American Nursing Home Health
Los Angeles, Ca
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Assessed patient needs to monitor and evaluate patient progress to treatments and interventions, making adjustments to care plan as needed
- Collaborate with necessary healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administer medications and treatments
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, health maintenance and disease prevention
Assistant Manager
In-N-Out Burger
Thousand Palms, Ca
05.2009 - 09.2013
- Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and In-N-Out Burger’s quality guidelines
- Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met
- Efficiently resolved problems and concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties
- Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards while creating a positive team oriented atmosphere
Education
BRN Accredited RN Refresher Course -
Azusa Pacific University
01.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, Ca01.2005
Skills
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, State of California, License No. 747990, Expiration Date: 2026-06
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, Expiration Date: 2027-03
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Training
Expiration Date: 2029-03
- Institutional Fire and Life Safety Training
Expiration Date: 2027-03
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat
07.2017 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
National Support Services
08.2015 - 08.2017
RN Field Nurse/Business Office Manager
American Nursing Home Health
04.2015 - 08.2015
Level 7 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
10.2013 - 07.2016
Assistant Manager
In-N-Out Burger
05.2009 - 09.2013
BRN Accredited RN Refresher Course -
Azusa Pacific University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of the Desert
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