Valeria Hernandez
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente, Fontana Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, PICC, subQ, NG, and IM injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient's post operation, specifically those patients who had orthopedic and/or thoracic surgery and and identified emergent changes in condition during recovery period.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on continuum of care during admission and at discharge as well as management and maintenance of healthy lifestyle.
- Updated patient charts in epic systems with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Student Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2023
Associate Degree - Math And Science
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing EKGs
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Theraputic Communication
- Documentation and Charting on Epic Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of California, License #95344395 Expiration: November 30, 2026
- BLS for Healthcare Provides, American Heart Association (AHA) Renewal: August 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente, Fontana Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - San Bernardino
Associate Degree - Math And Science
Chaffey College
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