Mirtha Hernandez
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Resourceful nursing professional with 7 years caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded with diverse experienced in critical care, end of life care and long term care. Talented at prioritizing tasks in busy hospital settings. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CLinical Supervisor
Superior Hospice And Home Health
Del Rio, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Over see nurse in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Crystal City, Carrizo City, Uvalde and San Antonio.
Clinical
Altus Hospice
11.2018 - Current
- Interpreted clinic's philosophy, policies, procedures and services to patients and families through lecture
- Contributed to community-focused public relations
- Built strong network of outside referral sources within community
- Participated in community program in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
Case Manager/Field Nurse
Altus Hospice
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Doctor Hospital Of Laredo
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charge Registered Nurse/ADON
Retama Manor West Nursing Home
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 6 nurses
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Field Nurse
Nurses On Wheels
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Admissions of home health and hospice patients
- Post hospital, recert and discharges of home health patients
- Administer medications as ordered
- Review and educate patients regarding medications
- Wound care
- Foley catheters
- Tracheostomy care
- Colostomy care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX12.2011
Skills
- Patient care management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Patient Assessments
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice Education
- Disease Processes
- Patient Admission
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN CLinical Supervisor
Superior Hospice And Home Health
02.2020 - Current
Clinical
Altus Hospice
11.2018 - Current
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Doctor Hospital Of Laredo
11.2016 - 01.2018
Case Manager/Field Nurse
Altus Hospice
11.2014 - 12.2019
Charge Registered Nurse/ADON
Retama Manor West Nursing Home
09.2013 - 11.2014
Field Nurse
Nurses On Wheels
02.2012 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laredo Community College