PETER HERNANDEZ
Windsor,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in emergency care, patient assessment, and critical thinking. Hands-on expertise in pre-hospital emergency care, patient transport, and crisis management gained through experience as an EMT. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being and safety of all patients under my care by providing compassionate and efficient healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-II
LifeWest Ambulance
09.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments, obtain medical reports from referring staff, and collaborate to determine the need for stabilization and intervention.
- Utilize advanced life support skills and equipment, including defibrillators, EKG monitors, ventilators, and hemodynamic monitoring, to provide critical care.
- Take responsibility for scene management and ensuring a safe transport environment
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
CPR Instructor/EMT
Survival CPR & First Aid
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations, testing students, answering questions, and completing post-course rosters/paperwork related to AHA/ASHI CPR courses
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provide basic first aid and interventions to camp staff and campers at UC Berkeley Alumni- Lair of the Golden Bear.
- In charge of medical aid for as many as 200 persons.
EMT-B/ ALS EMT/ CCT EMT
Falk/ LifeWest/ Critico Ambulance Companies
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Provide medical care and interventions during emergencies that drastically improved patient outcomes
- Interprofessional collaborations and communication with other healthcare providers
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA05.2024
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Planning
- Calm under pressure
- Compassionate care
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
- CA-BRN, #95386637
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Leadership Experience
I have been recognized by current co-workers and former clinical educators for: patient safety, advocacy, rapport, vigilance, and natural leadership abilities.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Communication Skills
In my Emergency Medical Technician career, I drastically improved on my communication skills. It allowed for healthier and trusting relationships with clients. Which translated to an improved work performance.
Timeline
RN-II
LifeWest Ambulance
09.2024 - Current
CPR Instructor/EMT
Survival CPR & First Aid
01.2019 - 01.2024
EMT-B/ ALS EMT/ CCT EMT
Falk/ LifeWest/ Critico Ambulance Companies
01.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sonoma State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
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