Veronica Hernandez
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Dedicated nurse manager with over 26 years of progressive experience spanning direct patient care and operational leadership. Committed to cultivating a culture of inquiry, advancing professional growth, and strengthening clinical excellence. Driven by continuous improvement and dedicated to empowering teams to actively participate in quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives that elevate patient care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Nurse Manager - 3 Tower
UCI Health
Orange, California
12.2025 - Current
- Implementing and monitoring compliance with safety and quality assurance standards
- Leading a team of 75 coworkers, fostering collaboration and enhancing team morale
- Supporting staff coaching, onboarding, and performance discussions
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, and staff
- Monitoring daily operations and budgeting
Assistant Nurse Manager - 3 Tower
UCI Health
Orange, California
03.2022 - Current
- Supporting new relief charge nurses with staffing, admissions, and patient flow decisions.
- Supervising staff scheduling and daily unit workflow.
- Fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Performing nurse leader rounding to improve communication and enhance patient satisfaction.
Charge Nurse/CN IV - Surgical Stepdown
UCI Health
Orange, California
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Coordinated patient assignments, staffing, and shift coverage for nursing teams.
- Monitored patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges in fast-paced units.
- Enforced infection control, safety standards, and UCI Health policy compliance.
- Supported bedside nurses with clinical questions, escalation, and urgent concerns.
Registered Nurse, PCU/Surgical Stepdown/Telemetry
UCI Medical Center
Orange, California
12.2000 - 01.2016
- Coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary UCI Medical Center teams
- Educated patients and families on treatments, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Maintained infection control and safety standards across clinical areas
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Precepted and mentored new RNs
- Stepped in as relief charge and breaker
- Participated as a member of the practice council to collaborate on improving clinical practices.
Nursing Assistant - Float Pool & PCU
UCI Medical Center
Orange, California
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Followed infection control and sanitation procedures during patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06-2000
Skills
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Operational oversight
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communication strategies
Certification
- RN license
- PCCN
- ACLS, BLS
- CNML in progress
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager - 3 Tower
UCI Health
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager - 3 Tower
UCI Health
03.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse/CN IV - Surgical Stepdown
UCI Health
01.2016 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU/Surgical Stepdown/Telemetry
UCI Medical Center
12.2000 - 01.2016
Nursing Assistant - Float Pool & PCU
UCI Medical Center
03.2000 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College