YVONNE A HERNANDEZ
El Centro,CA
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse experience in bedside care for diverse populations in acute environments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a proactive approach to patient education and safety. Advocates for patient needs while ensuring adherence to best practices in infection control and care management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
El Centro, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care for a 5:1 assignment in a rural acute-care hospital, caring for patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions and varying levels of acuity.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, apply clinical judgment, prioritize care, and communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Care for telemetry and high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other complex interventions while maintaining patient safety and continuity of care.
- Utilize Cerner EHR for accurate documentation of assessments, medications, interventions, patient responses, care plans, and clinical communication; prior clinical experience with Epic EHR during nursing education.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient flow in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary team to enhance patient-centered care delivery.
- Mentor student nurses as preceptor, providing clinical guidance and hands-on instruction in patient assessment, nursing procedures, clinical judgment, documentation, and safe patient care practices.
Nurse Intern
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered hands-on patient care under supervision of registered nurses, assisting with assessments, vital signs, daily care needs, and tailored nursing interventions to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Coordinated with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to implement individualized care plans, ensuring safe, patient-centered care and effective communication among team members.
- Informed patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and home care, reinforcing instructions from the healthcare team to promote understanding and adherence.
- Followed infection prevention and transmission-based isolation precautions when caring for patients with communicable diseases or compromised immune systems
- Utilized Epic electronic health record (EHR) to review patient information and document clinical care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Yuma, Arizona12-2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) -
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, Illinois05-2016
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Care plan development
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Infectious disease control
- Cardiac monitoring
- EHR documentation
- Clinical mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration
LANGUAGE
Spanish - Native
Timeline
Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Intern
Yuma Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate in Science (A.S.) -
Wilbur Wright College