NORMA HERNANDEZ
Visalia,CA
Summary
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Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VISALIA CARDIOVASCULAR AND MEDICAL CENTER, INC
03.2015 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the clinic setting.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate personnel.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical skills and knowledge by consistently updating personal education.
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING
VISALIA ADULT SCHOOL
Visalia, CA05-2014
High School Diploma -
DINUBA HIGH CHOOL
Dinuba, CA05-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VISALIA CARDIOVASCULAR AND MEDICAL CENTER, INC
03.2015 - Current
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING
VISALIA ADULT SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
DINUBA HIGH CHOOL
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