Melesio Hernandez, B.S., RN
Seguin,TX
Summary
Hardworking and diligent nursing professional bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. Knowledgeable intensive care unit requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict care standards. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU - Step Down
Willis Knighton Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Travel Agency: Travel Nursing Across America (TNAA)
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administration, management, and titration of continuous IV medications including vasopressors, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, insulin, and various fluids.
- Management of lines, tubes, and drains including chest tubes, central lines, JP drains, and fecal management systems.
- Patient Ratio of 1:3, 1:4
- Charting System: Meditech Expanse
- IV Pumps: Alaris
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Hospitals Of Providence Sierra Campus
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Travel Agency: Travel Nursing Across America (TNAA)
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action with the care team.
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as physical, psychological, physiological, and cognitive assessment, vital sign monitoring, oral and skin care, wound care, specimen collection, urinary catheter placement, and venipuncture for IV placement.
- Management of lines, tubes, and drains including but not limited to chest tubes, ET tubes, arterial lines, EVD drains, central lines, JP drains, and fecal management systems.
- Administration, management, and titration of critical care continuous IV medications including vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, insulin, and various fluids.
- Patient Ratio of 1:2, 1:3
- Charting System: Cerner
- IV Pumps: Alaris
ICU Resident Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital Northeast
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action with the care team.
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as physical, psychological, physiological, and cognitive assessment, vital sign monitoring, oral and skin care, wound care, specimen collection, and venipuncture for IV placement.
- Administration, management, and titration of critical care continuous IV medications including vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, insulin, and various fluids.
- Management of lines, tubes, and drains including but not limited to chest tubes, ET tubes, arterial lines, EVD drains, central lines, JP drains, and fecal management systems.
- Emergency Room and Progressive Care Unit float experience.
- COVID 19 pandemic response.
- Patient Ratio of 1:2, 1:3
- Charting System: Meditech
- IV Pumps: PLUM 360
Patient Care Technician - Nurse Extern
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital Northeast
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Nurse Extern Program involved me shadowing a nurse on the floor to prepare me for my future career in nursing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
- 10-15 patient assignment
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
San Antonio College: School of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Certified Nursing Aide License -
Quest College
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessment in critical care settings
- Medication Administration
- IV starting and management
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Vitals Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Intravenous Therapy including continuous critical care drips
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Code Blue and Rapid Response
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU - Step Down
Willis Knighton Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Hospitals Of Providence Sierra Campus
07.2022 - 01.2023
ICU Resident Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital Northeast
02.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician - Nurse Extern
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital Northeast
05.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
San Antonio College: School of Nursing
Certified Nursing Aide License -
Quest College
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Point Loma Nazarene University
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