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Erika Hernandez

Lakewood

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, blood withdrawal, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead LVN

Crittenton Services
Fullerton
06.2018 - Current
  • Document changes in the patient's condition, report these timely to the provider, and initiate appropriate actions.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
  • Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices in patient care.
  • Provided direct patient care and performed a full range of nursing procedures, such as data collection that contributes to the assessment, vital signs, treatments, and specimen collection, in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.

LVN

Santa Fe Convalescent Hospital
Long Beach
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Report to oncoming staff and physician current condition and change of condition in assigned patients.
  • Receive, document, and implement physician orders.
  • Document patient care, proficient in paper charting.

LVN

Beacon Hospice Home Health
Chino
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Palliative care to patients who want medical treatment to live out their final days in comfort, and prepare themselves and their families for their death.
  • Monitor health conditions, administer medications, use medical equipment, advise patients and their families on current prognosis.

Caregiver

Cambrian Homecare
Long Beach
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living in a home health setting.
  • Provide medication reminders, some light housekeeping, help clients make and keep appointments with doctors and arrange transportation.
  • Obtain patient vital signs and chart information accordingly.

Education

Diploma - Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge University

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • NGT/GT Feedings & Care
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Parenteral Medication Administration
  • Collection of Laboratory Specimens
  • Patient Safety & Risk Management
  • Client Education/Instructing
  • Mechanical Lift
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

  • 07.2017 Licensed Vocational Nurse #692096
  • California Vocational Nursing Board
  • 03.2016 American Heart Association BLS
  • 05.2018 ACLS
  • IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal

Languages

Spanish / Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Cum Laude Graduation Honors
  • Deans List Terms 3, 4
  • 12.2016 Deans List Recipient: Term 3, Stanbridge University

Additional Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Lead LVN

Crittenton Services
06.2018 - Current

LVN

Santa Fe Convalescent Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2018

LVN

Beacon Hospice Home Health
08.2017 - 06.2018

Caregiver

Cambrian Homecare
08.2016 - 08.2017

Diploma - Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge University

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