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Veronica Hernandez

Lemoore,CA

Summary


Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid background in psychiatric support and patient care. Successfully managed therapeutic activities and crisis intervention, demonstrating calm and compassionate approach. Proactive and goal-oriented, known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to leran and apply new skills. Committed to learning these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Expertise in monitoring patient behavior and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

Coalinga State Hospital
01.2012 - Current
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Build professional report with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating crisis.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.

Registered Nurse Student

International College of Health Sciences
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Assisted in monitoring vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting any concerns to charge nurse and Medical provider.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among healthcare professionals.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient conditions and escalating concerns when necessary for timely intervention.
  • Prevented complications from arising due to effective wound dressing changes following strict sterile techniques.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supported patient education initiatives by providing information on health management and medication adherence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

All Health Services
03.2004 - 12.2011
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hanford Nursing and Rehab
12.1999 - 03.2004
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician

West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA
12.2010

Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant

Visalia Adult School
Visalia, CA
12.1999

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School
Hanford, CA
05.1997

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL
01-2025

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Treatment Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Patient Rapport
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Therapeutic Treatment
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
  • Decision-Making
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Behavioral Support
  • Behavior Observation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Suicide prevention
  • Care team collaboration

Certification

BLS certified.

PPE fit tested.

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Registered Nurse Student

International College of Health Sciences
10.2023 - 01.2025

Psychiatric Technician

Coalinga State Hospital
01.2012 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

All Health Services
03.2004 - 12.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hanford Nursing and Rehab
12.1999 - 03.2004

Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant

Visalia Adult School

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School

Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician

West Hills College - Coalinga

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

International College of Health Sciences

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