Victoria Mena-Hernandez
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry, Step-down
South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
Bay Shore, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients post open heart surgery such as CABG, AVR, MVR, VATS procedures, cardiac catheterizations, and pacemakers.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, COPD, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Associate, PCA
North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
09.2003 - 05.2018
- Functioned as key member of the nursing care team, participating in the implementation of patients' plan of care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name. Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Performed telemetry and electrocardiograms, as directed.
- Documented patient intake, dietary requirements, and aided with feeding and monitoring. Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Assisted nursing staff with diverse care needs of cardiac patients.
- Maintained a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2017
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry, Step-down
South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
05.2018 - Current
Patient Care Associate, PCA
North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health
09.2003 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
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