APRN, FNP-BC
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ELISA S. HERNANDEZ, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC
**** ****** ******, *** *******, TEXAS 78249
************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated, hardworking, patient-focused newly certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of experience as a registered nurse in various environments such as hospital, community, and school. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic management and collaborative practices in providing care to patient across the lifespan. Cope with tailored care through utilization of knowledge in cultural diversity. Possess ability to manage complex patient needs in timely fashion.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner February 2017
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing March 1987
Ago Medical and Educational Center, Legazpi City, Philippines
CLINICAL/PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum 125 hours
Babcock Health and Wellness Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
Melissa G. Hernandez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Collaboratively and independently performed advanced physical assessment.
Formulate differential diagnoses, treatment, and health maintenance planning.
Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Practicum 125 hours
Babcock Health and Wellness Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
Melissa G. Hernandez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Deliver tailored patient education and treatment modalities on various health conditions presented by adult and the aged.
Follow up by phone calls post treatment.
Primary Care of the Childbearing and Child Rearing Family Practicum 125 hours
Doctor Cortada Pediatric Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
Xavier A. Cortada MD, FAAP, FACMG
Provide preventive care to pediatric population – immunizations and healthy check-up.
Collaboratively treat pediatric patients with common diseases and follow up psychiatric disorders previously diagnosed.
Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan Practicum 125 hours
Babcock Health and Wellness Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
Melissa G. Hernandez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Collaboratively and independently, provide women health care, pelvic exams, pap smears, and hormone rejuvenation treatment.
Conduct wellness check-up across the lifespan.
Diagnose various diseases and treatment modalities with supervision of preceptor.
Advance Practice Nursing Capstone Practicum 125 hours
Babcock Health and Wellness Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
Melissa G. Hernandez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Provided advanced assessment independently.
Diagnosed and formulate treatment with minimal supervision of preceptor.
Continue care of patients with previously diagnosed diseases.
Confidently interpret laboratory results and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner – newly certified
Staff Nurse II Medical-Surgical Unit University Health System July 2009 – Present
Assess and medically manage adults with complex medical-surgical diseases such as pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrine, abdominal, psychiatric, and other related comorbidities.
Conduct health education to patients and families involved in care - inpatient and pre-discharge.
Utilized evidence-based practice care of patients to attain optimum outcome of treatment and prevent complications.
Collaborate with other health disciplines – doctors, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, laboratory, radiology, dietary, and others, who are directly involved in patient care.
Utilize knowledge of cultural diversity in tailoring patient care by respecting and incorporating their cultural and religious beliefs; adjustments with communication through utilization of various modalities.
House Supervisor Harborside Health Care Madison House December 2006 – June 2009
Supervise nurses and certified nurse assistants’ in their respective assignments.
Ensure patients’ optimum care in rehabilitation and end of life situation.
Involve in ensuring highest quality of life for palliative and hospice clients and their families.
Collaborates with administrative officers and acts as an advocate of colleagues and patient.
Staff Nurse Mother Seton Hospital Philippines 1997 – 2005
Community Health Nurse Calabanga Rural Health Center Philippines 1991 – 1995
Clinical Instructor Ago Foundation College Philippines 1989 – 1990
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License No: AP134190, Expires 12/31/2017
Nurse Practitioner – Family Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authorization Number: 23324, Expires 12/31/2017
American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner Certification No: 201-***-****, Expires May 16, 2022
Texas Registered Nurse License No: 767033, Expires 12/31/2017
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Medical-Surgical Nursing RN-BC: Certification Number 201-***-****, Expires July 7, 2018
Basic Life Support Provider American Heart Association: Expires February 2019
National Provider Identifier: 175*******
Commission on Graduate of Foreign Nursing Schools Certificate Number: 000*******
International English Language Testing System British Council – Academic: 04PH006051HERE001A
Systematic Approach in Identifying Pathological Cardiac Dysrhythmias Certificate
Drug Enforcement Agency Number: In progress
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Scheduled to attend class.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Nurse Practitioners 2015 to Present
American Association of Nurse Practitioners April 2017 to Present
American Nurses Association 2014 to Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, Phi Pi Chapter March 2017 to Present
International Nurses Association Current
Evidence-Based Practice University Health System Committee Current
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