Alejandra Hernandez
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
El Monte
2
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse with skilled nursing and post-acute care experience providing treatment management, clinical monitoring, care planning, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and support continuity of care. Skilled in recognizing changes in condition, coordinating follow-up and transfers, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Seeking to transition into case management and apply strong clinical and care-coordination skills in an inpatient setting.
Work History
LVN Treatment Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Provided comprehensive wound and treatment care to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility protocols, and individualized care plans.
- Recognizing changes in wounds, skin, swelling, pain, or mobility.
- Post-operative care experience. Caring for patients after orthopedic procedure.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, rehabilitation, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Coordinate and provide nursing care for post-acute patients with complex medical and wound-care needs while monitoring progress and response to treatment.
- Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to review patient progress, treatment plans, care needs, and discharge-related concerns.
- Coordinate follow up care, provider recommendations, treatments, and ongoing services to promote continuity of care.
- Monitor resident’s conditions and communicate changes in status to the appropriate healthcare providers.
- Advocate for resident’s by addressing treatment concerns, refusals, and barriers to care.
- Provide education to residents regarding wound care, treatment plans, and compliance with recommended interventions.
- Performed skin assessments, dressing changes, wound measurements, and documented healing progress while identifying and reporting changes in resident condition.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring therapeutic responses and potential adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, resident responses, and changes in condition.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and infection control practices, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing resident safety, comfort, and quality of care.
Case Management - LVN
2 Years 2 Months- Coordinated patient care and healthcare services for an assigned patient population.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Coordinated referrals, appointments, services, and follow-up care to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patients and helped identify and address barriers to appropriate care and services.
- Monitored patient progress and identified changes or needs requiring follow-up and intervention.
- Supported transitions of care and communication between healthcare settings and members of the care team.
- Maintained accurate case-management documentation and communicated relevant patient information appropriately.
LVN Charge Nurse
3 Years- Managed daily nursing unit operations while providing leadership and oversight of resident care in a skilled nursing facility.
- Supervised CNAs, delegated assignments, and ensured timely completion of care needs to maintain resident safety and comfort.
- Oversee implementation of individualized care plans and ensure nursing interventions are carried out according to established standards.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing staff while promoting safe and effective patient care.
- Advocate for residents by identifying concerns, communicating their needs, and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications, treatments, and wound care while monitoring changes in resident condition and notifying providers.
- Conducted nursing assessments, updated care plans, and ensured accurate EMR documentation to comply with SNF regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
LVN Registry
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered high-quality nursing care in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post- acute care facilities through registry assignments.
- Administered medications, treatments, and physician-ordered therapies while monitoring residents' conditions and promptly reporting significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Performed focused nursing assessments, obtained vital signs, completed accurate medication documentation, and maintained timely charting in electronic medical records (EMR).
- Coordinated with physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of care and achieve positive resident outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth admissions and discharges, provided wound care, and implemented restorative nursing interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Adapted to diverse clinical settings and workflows, ensuring compliance with state regulations, infection control standards, and facility policies.
- Promoted resident safety, dignity, and quality of care through compassionate, patient-centered nursing practice and adherence to professional standards.
Education
Vocation Certificate - LVN LICENSE #734871
High School Diploma
Skills
• Care Coordination
• Patient Advocacy
• Clinical Monitoring
• Continuity of Care
• Patient Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Safety
• EMR/EHR Documentation
• Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Provider Communication
• Hospital/ER Transfer Coordination
• Wound & Treatment Management
• Follow-Up Coordination
• Quality Outcomes
• English & Spanish
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Wound Care Certified
- IV therapy and blood withdrawal - In process.
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
LVN Registry
Clipboard Health
05.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Case Management - LVN
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2026Read More
LVN Treatment Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
LVN Charge Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Vocational-Technical Education Northwest College
Vocation Certificate from LVN LICENSE #734871
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Fontana High School
High School Diploma
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