Yvonne Hernandez
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 16+ year record in field.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Memorial Medical Center/Lohman Endoscopy Center
Las Cruces, NM
04.2020 - Current
- Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
- Communicated effectively with both medical staff members as well as family members involved in the care of a particular patient.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control practices before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
- Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to attending physician immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain types of endoscopies and took preventative measures accordingly.
- Advised physicians on appropriate use of endoscopy equipment for optimal results.
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
12.2016 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
La Piñon
Las Cruces, NM
05.2012 - Current
- Educated patients on prevention strategies and safety measures related to sexual assault incidents.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel on rape kit collection and storage procedures.
- Developed educational materials on topics such as consent, healthy relationships and bystander intervention.
- Photographed injuries consistent with sexual assault cases.
- Preserved evidence collected from patients in accordance with legal requirements.
- Performed physical examinations of sexual assault survivors to document evidence, collect specimens and provide treatment.
- Attended court hearings as an expert witness when needed by prosecutors or defense attorneys.
Orthopedic/Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
06.2008 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Instructed other healthcare staff on proper techniques for administering infusions safely and effectively.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult treatments or procedures related to their infusions.
- Assessed infection control practices within the facility and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensured all equipment was functioning properly prior to use by performing quality checks on a regular basis.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for blood draws and intravenous access.
- Administered chemotherapy agents according to established protocols while monitoring side effects of medication administration.
- Assessed patient needs, identified problems, and developed nursing care plans for infusion therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05-2007
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- IV Insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post Operative Care
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Reliability
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Memorial Medical Center/Lohman Endoscopy Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
La Piñon
05.2012 - Current
Orthopedic/Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
06.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
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