Priscilla Hernandez
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Crittenton Center, excelling in patient care assessment and compassionate communication. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, enhance patient outcomes, and implement effective treatment plans. Skilled in medication administration and monitoring vital signs, ensuring safety and quality care for diverse patient populations.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Crittenton Center
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated work performance of 6 Med Aides, nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Health Care
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for pediatric patients.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ultimate Nursing
12.2009 - 05.2013
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA2009
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Chest Tubes
- PICC Lines
- Intramuscular Injections
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Airway Management
- Wound Management
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse education and training
- Staff scheduling
Certification
CPI certified
CPR certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Crittenton Center
04.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Health Care
12.2016 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2016
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ultimate Nursing
12.2009 - 05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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