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Stephanie Hernandez

Pacoima,CA

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Resource Nurse

Facey Medical Group
Northridge, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Oversaw patient Covid immunization, supporting MA's through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Administered Vaccines, Medications, and Started IV's to adults and children.

LVN Charge Nurse

Panorama Gardens Nursing & Rehab Center
Panorama City, CA
07.2019 - Current
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Administered medications and therapies to 30+ patients daily, in accordance with physician orders, monitoring, and documenting responses.
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Led and supervised 6 team members, promoting quality care for up to 30+ patients per day.

Internship Student

Various
Various Cities , CA
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities for learning new skills.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and documented any adverse effects.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
  • Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves and documented intake for medical records.
  • Provided nursing care in assigned units, including psych, pediatrics, women's health, obstetrics, geriatric, and adult medicine.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Medical Assistant

HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Glendale, CA
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.

Medical Assistant

Kyung Soo Yoo MD
North Hills, CA
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Education

Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education

North-West College
Van Nuys, CA
07.2019

Medical Assistant - Nursing Education

Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA
11.2013

High School Diploma -

Arleta High School
Arleta, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Caring for wounds
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Documenting incidents
  • Healthcare platforms
  • Patient triaging
  • Flexible

Timeline

LVN Resource Nurse

Facey Medical Group
07.2021 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Panorama Gardens Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2019 - Current

Internship Student

Various
04.2018 - 06.2019

Medical Assistant

HealthCare Partners Medical Group
07.2016 - 04.2018

Medical Assistant

Kyung Soo Yoo MD
03.2014 - 07.2016

Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education

North-West College

Medical Assistant - Nursing Education

Casa Loma College

High School Diploma -

Arleta High School

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