Rebecca Hernandez
Alice,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. Committed to delivering high-quality home health care and implementing effective infection control measures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring and administering medications.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Reported any changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on safe medication administration techniques, disease process and prevention methods.
- Utilized appropriate infection control measures when caring for immunocompromised individuals.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members and other staff members.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Premier Home Health
Alice, Texas
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Provided direct patient care in home settings for diverse populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
Education
Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Alice, TX 08.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient documentation
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Patient care management
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Compassionate care
- Long-term care
- Home health care
- Preventive care
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Nursing process
- Behavioral health
Certification
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Premier Home Health
01.2018 - 09.2018
Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
08.1997 - 06.1999