Noemi Hernandez
Slidell,LA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nurse with over six years of LPN experience in Skilled Unit and Med-Surg at Ochsner Medical Center. Expertise in patient assessment, wound management, medication administration, and care coordination. Proven success in delivering safe, quality care while pursuing a BSN at Chamberlain University, expected in December 2025. Involved in leadership roles within the Student Government Association and Student Nurses’ Association. Bilingual in English and Spanish, providing culturally sensitive, family-centered care. Committed to transitioning into an RN role in Labor & Delivery or Mother-Baby, equipped with a strong foundation of nursing skills and a passion for supporting families during critical moments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Unit / Med-Surgical LPN
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
- - Deliver direct patient care, including assessments, wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient/family education.
- - Provide skilled unit care for patients requiring rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
- - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
- - Serve as a preceptor for new LPNs and nursing students, supporting onboarding, teaching clinical skills, and promoting evidence-based practices.
- - Recognized for advanced wound care management, including treatment planning, dressing changes, and prevention of infection.
- - Consistently praised by patients and families for compassionate, patient-centered care.
Case Management / Social Services
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2025
- - Coordinated both short-term and long-term care planning for patients transitioning from hospital to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home.
- - Connected patients and families to community resources such as housing assistance, counseling services, durable medical equipment, and home health care.
- - Advocated for patients by reducing barriers to care, including financial challenges, transportation, and medication access.
- - Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and social workers to ensure holistic care planning tailored to each patient’s medical, social, and emotional needs.
- - Played a key role in decreasing readmission rates by ensuring families had the tools and education needed for safe recovery at home.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau Living Center
03.2019 - 10.2021
- - Administered medications, monitored narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- - Conducted patient assessments, monitored vitals, and documented changes to inform provider decisions.
- - Delivered comprehensive wound care, including complex dressing changes, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity assessments.
- - Trained and mentored newly hired nurses, reinforcing safe practices, infection control, and facility protocols.
- - Supported patients and families with education, emotional support, and continuity of care.
Education
BSN, RN -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
12.2025
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
South Central Louisiana Technical College
12.2011
Skills
- - Skilled Unit & Med-Surg Nursing
- - Patient & Family Education
- - Wound Care & IV Therapy
- - Case Management & Care Coordination
- - Infection Control & Safety Procedures
- - Epic EMR & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- - Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
Certification
- - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Louisiana, License #20180238 (Active, in Good Standing)
- - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Management / Social Services
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2025
Skilled Unit / Med-Surgical LPN
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau Living Center
03.2019 - 10.2021
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
South Central Louisiana Technical College
BSN, RN -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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