VERONICA HERNANDEZ
DESERTHOTSPRINGS,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and supervisor with strong clinical judgment, bilingual Spanish/English communication, and proven leadership in patient care coordination. Skilled in assessments, IV medication administration, and patient and family advocacy.
Overview
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1
Language
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Desert Springs Post Acute
Palm Desert, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Supervise nursing and facility staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Administer IV medications and initiate IV hydration as ordered by physicians, achieving timely and accurate treatment delivery.
- Assess patients as needed and collaborate with department and physicians to implement interventions, facilitating improved quality of care.
- Evaluate new admissions and coordinate with staff to meet patients' needs, supporting smooth transitions and positive patient experiences.
- Schedule appointments and arrange transportation, optimizing patient access to necessary medical services.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Monterey Palms Healthcare
Palm Desert, CA
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Supervised LVN nurses and all healthcare staff during assigned shift, maintaining compliance with facility standards and patient safety protocols.
- Administered IV medications and fluids to patients as ordered by physicians, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of treatments.
- Processed and assessed newly admitted patients, streamlining onboarding and supporting individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with staff and physicians to deliver quality care throughout patient recovery, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angel View Inc.
Desert Hot Springs, CA
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed LVN and house operations, overseeing daily regimens and ensuring consistent, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments, achieving adherence to physician orders and improving patient health outcomes.
- Scheduled staff and coordinated daily activities, optimizing work flow and supporting a positive care environment for patients.
- Communicated with patients' families and physicians to ensure proper care, fostering trust and effective care coordination.
- Ordered medical and food supplies as needed. maintaining inventory to support uninterrupted client care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CAVocational Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Team coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Desert Springs Post Acute
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Monterey Palms Healthcare
02.2020 - 03.2024
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angel View Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Vocational Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
College of The Desert