STEPHANIE HERNANDEZ
Compassionate and dedicated BSN candidate graduating January 2027 with a strong passion for patient advocacy and providing safe, high-quality care. My years of hands-on healthcare experience have strengthened my clinical skills, communication, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm and focused in fast paced environments. I believe nursing is the career I was meant to pursue because it allows me to combine my strongest assets, my clinical skills, compassion, work ethic, and ability to advocate for patients when they need someone in their corner. I am committed to doing things the right way, protecting patient safety, and treating every patient with dignity and respect. I am seeking a New Graduate RN Residency where I can continue developing my clinical judgment and become a skilled, dependable, and compassionate registered nurse.
Work History
Phlebotomist
5 Years 2 Months- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections with strict patient identification and specimen labeling accuracy.
- Maintained infection control, safety, and biohazard disposal standards during daily patient collections.
- Processed blood specimens for transport, centrifugation, and timely delivery to laboratory sections.
- Guided new phlebotomy staff on collection techniques, documentation, and specimen handling procedures.
Phlebotomist
3 Years 8 Months- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Coordinated with nursing and laboratory staff to resolve difficult draws and specimen discrepancies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List 2026 Spring Term I
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Skills
Languages
Clinical & Medical Experience
Fundamentals of Nursing- Pasadena Meadows Nursing Center-Total Hours Completed 135
Introduction to Med-Surg- Los Robles Regional Medical Center-Total Hours Completed 101
Mental Health- LA Downtown Medical Center - Ingleside Campus- Total Hours Completed 90
Intermediate Med-Surg- Garfield Medical Center-Total Hours Completed 135
OBGYN-Garfield Medical Center-Total Hours Completed 68
Pediatrics-Valley Presbyterian Hospital- Total Hours Completed 68
Public Health- West Hills Adult Day Healthcare Center-Total Hours Completed 90
Advance Med-Surg- CHA - Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center-Total Hours Completed 135
Preceptorship/Capstone-Providence - Saint John's Health Center-Total Hours Required: 135
Certification
- Certified PALS
- Certified BLS
- Certified Hospital Fire Card
- Licensed CPT
- Certified ACLS
- Certified MAB
- Certified NHSS STROKE