MARY MARGARETTE HERNANDEZ
DAYTON
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at HCA Mission Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and care management. Proven expertise in medication administration and infection control, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
HCA Mission Hospital
Asheville
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
RN, Medical-Surgical
University of Cincinnati Hospital
Cincinnati
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Solid Organ Transplant Unit, Cincinnati, OH
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Resource Allocation
- Vaccine Administration
- Family Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Measures
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
- Admission and Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
- Newborn Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Counseling
- Emergency Procedures
- Solid Organ Transplant Unit, Cincinnati, OH
RN, Medical-Surgical
Holston Valley Medical Center
Dayton
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Staff Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
St Mary's DYP
Lewiston
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Lewiston, Maine
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Lewiston, Maine
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
Staff Nurse
Al Salam Hospital
Riyadh
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady Of Fatima University
Manila, Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Skilled nursing expertise
- Patient advocacy and support
- Health assessment and diagnosis
- Care management strategies
- Resource allocation and planning
- Vaccine administration techniques
- Family education and counseling
- Tracheostomy and wound care
- Patient education initiatives
- Infection control protocols
- Hospice and palliative care practices
- Patient management systems
- Medication administration procedures
- Admission and discharge processes
- Direct patient care services
- Newborn care practices
- Emergency response procedures
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
HCA Mission Hospital
09.2025 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
University of Cincinnati Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
RN, Medical-Surgical
Holston Valley Medical Center
05.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
Staff Nurse
St Mary's DYP
05.2019 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima University
11.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse
Al Salam Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady Of Fatima University
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