licensed practical nurse
Resume:
Jessica Hernandez, LPN
Patchogue, NY 11772
631-***-**** (cell)
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Patient advocate uphold the highest standards of nursing care.
Experienced with excellent patient care and leadership skills.
Observation, communication and intervention skills.
Adapt easily to change of environment.
Graduated top 5 out of 117 students.
Nursing experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, Stonybrook Family Medicine, Patchogue NY
11/13- Present
Licensed Practical Nurse in charge of stonybrook family medicine
Patchogue office. Responsible for the overall overseeing of practice
flow medical assistant schedule and assignments. Administration of
adult and pediatric vaccinations. Administration of medications,
assist in in- office procedures such as pap smears, Biopsies,
cortisone injections, throat cultures, viral cultures and all other
procedures as ordered by MD within guidelines. In charge of ordering
all medical supplies and medications, VFC vaccinations program,
Patient education and several other duties. Certified in Spanish
medical interpretation for providers and English interpretation for
patients. Also am NIOSH certified in spirometry also certified
occupational hearing conservationist.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Hudson River Health Care Elsie
Owens Health Center, Coram NY 7/2012- 09/2012
Licensed Practical nurse in the women's health department at Elsie
Owens health center. Responsible for the initial prenatal visit with
Obstetrical patients obtaining vital signs including height weight and
blood pressure, obtaining gestational age of fetus, taking complete
obstetrical/medical history in electronic medical record/ ECW.
Administering vaccines as ordered by Nurse Practitioners or Medical
Doctors, assisting in procedures such as IUD implanting, colposcopies
and other gynecological procedure as needed. Also provide Spanish
medical interpretation for providers and English interpretation for
patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Senior Patient Care Specialist, Spanish Medical
Interpreter, Stonybrook University Hospital, Stonybrook NY
9/2010-7/2011
Occupational Health Nurse for The Long Island Occupational and
Environmental Health Center A Division of Stonybrook University Research
Foundation. Coordinated and participated in various Patient Outreach
clinics. Was responsible for workers day at Pronto of Long Island, where
low income workers received free Flu Vaccines. Was responsible for
Audiometry testing on and off-site. COHC (certified Occupational Hearing
conservationist). Was responsible for all Spirometry testing NIOSH
certified. Performed all laboratory testing, Vaccine administration and
Medication administration as ordered per MD. Was responsible for compiling
and creating patient education information. Various administrative duties
performed as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center,
Patchogue NY 09/2008- 08/2010
Was responsible for the medication administration and care of 20
psychiatric inpatients, encompassing: Dispensing of medication through
computerized medication administration. Documentation in patient electronic
medical record. Monitored patient's blood glucose levels. Verified and
implemented doctor's orders. All other duties as ordered by nurse in charge
or Physicians. Reported changes in patient condition and other matters of
concern requiring prompt attention to physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead NY
11/2006-09/2008
Was responsible for the care of 20-60 medical/post surgical
patients through the direct supervision of
Was responsible for the care of 20-60 medical and post-surgical patients
through the direct supervision of three Licensed Practical Nurses and
seven Certified Nurses Assistants which encompassed medication dispensing,
oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, vital signs, intravenous therapy, wound
care, ostomy care, dressing applications, nasopharyngeal/oral suctioning,
and catheter insertions. Oversaw and provided direct nursing care.
Implemented nursing care plans, supervised patient admissions and
discharges, completed initial assessments of patients upon admission and
finalized admission upon patient discharge. Was the Liaison between
patients, families, nurses and physicians.
Medical Assistant: Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn NY
05/2001- 03/2007
Worked for the Department of Medicine, in the private office of the
Chairman of Medicine. Which consisted of: Hematology/Oncology,
Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and
Pulmonary Medicine. Prepared examination rooms, obtained vital signs and
recorded all information into patient medical records, performed adult and
pediatric venipuncture, administered tuberculin skin tests and
intramuscular injections as ordered by physicians. Assisted in bone marrow
needle aspiration procedures, assisted in physical examinations, performed
electrocardiograms and pulmonary function tests. Entered all patient data
into laboratory computer, prepared specimens for shipment to outside
laboratories.
Administrative Assistant: Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn NY
09/2005 - 03/2007
Was the Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of Medicine and the
Department of Medicine Coordinator/Manager. Was private practice site
supervisor for JCAHO made sure all departments were joint commission ready.
Compiled statistics for Morbidity & Mortality review meeting, which met
monthly. Compiled all physician and medical student CV data into residency
program database. Was the coordinator for the Department of Medicine Go Red
campaign that included an employee health screening fair. Was the site
planner for the modernization of the Hematology/Oncology ward with the
Chairman of Medicine. Was the administrative super user for Oracle systems
program ordered all medical and administrative supplies for six private
practice offices. Submitted special funds check request, invoices and
reimbursements. Catered all medical staff lunches. Answered telephones,
scheduled and registered patients for procedures and appointments. Obtained
insurance authorizations for medical procedures.
Education
Certificate of Completion Medical Interpretation Spanish
BML Language Consultants, Brentwood, NY 11/2010
Certificate of Completion Industrial Audiometric Technician
Workplace Integra, Greensboro, NC 1/11/11-1/14/11
NIOSH- Approved Spirometry training (#043)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway,
NJ 1/19/11-1/21/11
Certificate of Completion Licensed Practical Nurse program
Eastern Suffolk Boces, Central Islip, NY 07/2006
Certificate of completion Medical Assistant Program
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants, Forest Hills,
NY 01/2000
License & Certification
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist # 473046 exp. 01/14/16
New York State Licensed Practical Nurse # 286150 exp. 05/31/2015
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
11/2014
State of North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse #77933 exp.6/30/14
Other Skills
Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Works, Allscripts, Cerner and
Powerchart.
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