ELISA S. HERNANDEZ, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC

**** ****** ******, *** *******, TEXAS 78249

203-***-****

ac2sxu@r.postjobfree.com

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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