Neylen Hernandez
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years of specialized experience in medical oncology. Proven expertise in oncology care, leadership, and therapeutic interventions, complemented by a strong ability to implement comprehensive treatment plans and effectively monitor patient progress. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering positive health outcomes through a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Hospital
Miami
02.2019 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments of hospitalized cancer patients, including physical exams, review of systems, and evaluation of treatment-related complications.
- Manage acute oncologic emergencies such as febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, immunotherapy related reactions.
- Prescribe medications, adjust chemotherapy doses based on lab values and toxicities, and manage symptom control including pain, nausea, and other treatment side effects.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and pathology results.
- Initiate, modify, or discontinue cancer treatments based on patient response and toxicity profiles.
- Manage supportive care interventions such as blood transfusions, hydration, electrolyte replacement, and antimicrobial therapy.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and communicate with consulting services. They coordinate discharge planning, arrange follow-up care, and communicate with outpatient providers to ensure continuity.
- Conduct family meetings to discuss treatment plans, goals of care, and prognosis.
- Facilitate transitions to palliative care or hospice when appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, monitor patient outcomes, and contribute to patient safety efforts specific to oncology care.
Oncology-Hematology, Medical/Surgical/Tele-Charge Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
Miami
05.2013 - 01.2019
- Serves as the frontline manager during my shift, making real-time decisions about staffing, resource allocation, and unit operations.
- Mentor and support staff nurses, particularly newer team members managing the emotional and technical challenges of oncology nursing.
- Delegate tasks appropriately, resolve conflicts among team members, and foster a collaborative environment. When issues arise—whether clinical emergencies, staffing shortages, or family concerns—the charge nurse steps in as the problem-solver and decision-maker, demonstrating clinical judgment and composure under pressure.
- Assist with BLS/ACLS in rapid response and code situations as code leader.
- Manage unit flow, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available, particularly specialized oncology materials, and address any operational barriers to patient care.
- Assist with staff schedule and payroll.
Oncology-Hematology, Medical/Surgical/Tele, Staff Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
Miami
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Utilize nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver nursing care for a medium to high acuity hematology/oncology patient population.
- Coordinate and assist with bedside procedures such as, bone marrow biopsies and intrathecal chemotherapy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the plan of care and coordinate the plan of care with patients, family and interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate with physicians, pharmacy, case manager and social worker the proper administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents.
- Access and care of centrals lines such as port a catheter, apheresis catheter, picc lines and CVPs.
- Assist and advocate for high quality end of life care.
- Educate patient/family on health promotion, illness prevention, and discharge instructions, including outpatient follow up.
Education
PMHN -
University of Miami
Miami12.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Miami
Miami, FL08.2018
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2014
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2010
Industrial Engineer - undefined
University of Havana
Havana, Cuba06.2003
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Oncological emergencies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), ANCC, April 4 2024
- Family Nurse Practitioner, October 24, 2018
- APRN 11000139
- Registered Nurse, July 31, 2010 – Present. State of Florida
- RN 9312738
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
- DEA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Oncology-Hematology, Medical/Surgical/Tele-Charge Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2019
Oncology-Hematology, Medical/Surgical/Tele, Staff Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Miami Dade College
Industrial Engineer - undefined
University of Havana
PMHN -
University of Miami
Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Miami