Reyna Hernandez
Downey ,CA
Summary
Accomplished LVN Charge Nurse excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional documentation accuracy and empathy, enhancing patient safety and care continuity. Skilled in geriatric and home health care, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Pico Rivera Health Care
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LVN Charge Nurse
Riviera Healthcare Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Home Health LVN
Renaissance Home Health Care LLC
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Provided exceptional end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families in navigating the grieving process.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CAAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma - High School Administration
Thomas Jefferson High School
Los Angeles, CAAssociate Of General Studies - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CALVN - Nursing
American Career College
CA06.2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Resident care
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Mental health care
- Wound care
- Patient charting
- Conditions reporting
- Specimen collection
- Nursing staff supervision
- Dementia knowledge and care
- In-home care
- Equipment assembly
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Riviera Healthcare Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
02.2019 - 07.2019
Home Health LVN
Renaissance Home Health Care LLC
07.2015 - 07.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Pico Rivera Health Care
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cerritos College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Los Angeles City College
High School Diploma - High School Administration
Thomas Jefferson High School
Associate Of General Studies - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
LVN - Nursing
American Career College
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