Monica Hernandez
Ganado,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3+ years of acute care medical-surgical experience (1:6 ratio, Meditech), including recent experience in ambulatory Pre-Op and PACU care. Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, #1119977, Active, exp. 03/2028 - Multistate (NLC), Compact State: TX. Certified in Basic Life Support (exp. 06/2027) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (exp. 06/2027) through the American Heart Association. Also holds NIHSS certification (exp. 06/2027). Eager to transition clinical expertise into the surgery specialty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU RN (PRN)
Crossroads Surgery Center
Victoria, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Provided care for patients during GI procedures such as EGDs, colonoscopies, and pain management procedures.
- Completed preoperative assessments and prepared patients for OR, ensuring readiness, compliance with procedures, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient care transitions with coworkers, enhancing communication and minimizing handoff errors.
- Monitored and managed airway, pain, and vital signs in PACU, addressing complications promptly.
- Administered prescribed medication as ordered for patient comfort and postoperative recovery.
- Documented patient care accurately in patient chart for record keeping and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care instructions to support adherence and recovery.
Acute Medical Surgical RN (Full-Time)
Citizens Medical Center
Victoria, TX
06.2023 - Current
- 3+ years of experience in bedside and perioperative care.
- Provides safe, effective care for up to 6 acute patients recovering from surgery, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases.
- Proficient in care for patients undergoing surgical/diagnostic procedures such as: esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, nephrectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate, prostatectomy, aquablation procedures, lithotripsy, cystoscopy and stent placement, amputations, nephrostomy placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and more.
- Proficient in pre-op, post-op, and medical skills such as: IV insertion, airway assessment and management, head-to-toe physical, pain, and vital sign assessment, wound care and surgical drain management, maintaining strict aseptic or sterile technique during invasive bedside procedures, safe medication administration via oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, rectal, enteral, topical, and more, along with drip management of Lasix, Heparin, and Protonix, blood administration and management, ADL and hygiene assistance, accurate documentation in the electronic health record, interprofessional communication, prioritization, patient and family education, active listening, advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05-2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Critical thinking
- Team collaborator
- Electronic health record or paper
- Pre/Post-Op care
- Bedside Skills
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU RN (PRN)
Crossroads Surgery Center
01.2026 - Current
Acute Medical Surgical RN (Full-Time)
Citizens Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Victoria College