Rachel Hernandez
Highland,CA
Summary
Emergency Room RN with 5 years of experience at a leading level one trauma center. Adept at delivering high-acuity patient care and emergency management in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Recognized by peers and management for providing compassionate patient-centered care. Aiming to grow my clinical skillset in a new environment where I can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center- Emergency Department
12.2020 - Current
- Works in the emergency department of a magnet-recognized academic medical center that acts as a level one trauma designation, STEMI receiving center, and comprehensive stroke center.
- Performs the nursing process with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that treats culturally diverse patient populations that present with a variety of illnesses and diseases in varying stages.
- Fosters interdisciplinary teamwork in high-pressure situations by acting as both a team leader and relief charge nurse. Mentors new graduate nurses, promoting a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Contributes to nursing excellence by partaking in quality improvement projects that contribute to new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice that enhance patient experience and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2020
Skills
- Diagnostic assessments
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and life support
- Procedural assistance
- Ventilator management
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- Daisy aware recipient
- Employee of the month
- Team leader
- Relief charge nurse
- New graduate preceptor
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center- Emergency Department
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University