Jose Hernaez

Care for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in California and Nevada. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs.

Skilled nursing with solid background working in good environment to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Organized and knowledgeable Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients.

Providing accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain healthcare practices. Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units.

Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, and technical knowledge.

Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

AdApt at working effectively and mastering new skills.

Registered Nurse - Alta Camarillo Healthcare - Camarillo, CA

(2023-10)

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Registered Nurse - Pahrump Health And Rehab - Pahrump, Nevada

(2024-06 - 2025-08)

• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Mission Community Hospital - Panorama City, CA

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
• Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
• Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
• Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
• Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
• Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Providing basic and advanced life support.
• Preparing and administering blood and blood products, ensuring proper procedures are followed, and monitoring throughout the transfusion.
• Administered medications, managed IVs, and monitored lab results with a focus on patient safety and rapid response to changes.

LVN Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse - Valley Palms Care Center - North Hollywood, CA

(2021-03 - 2023-09)

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

LVN Charge Nurse - Maclay Healthcare Center - Sylmar, CA

(2019-12 - 2021-02)

• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Administered prescribed medications, address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and proper disinfectant to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Collected samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Carry out physicians orders.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Took urine/stool specimen samples for laboratory tests.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

LVN Charge Nurse - Mountain View Convalescent Hospital - Sylmar, California

(2020-05 - 2020-10)

• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Administered prescribed medications, address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Carried out physicians orders.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Took urine/stool specimen samples for laboratory tests.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

LVN Charge Nurse - Windsor Terrace Healthcare Center - VAN NUYS, California

(2018-12 - 2019-12)

• Administration of prescribed medication.
• Collected urine/stool specimen sample for laboratory testing.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Tracheostomy care and Gastrostomy tube care and feeding.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - University of The Visayas (2009-03)