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Alma E. Hernandez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

*********@*****.*** 432-***-****

*** * ******** **, ******, TX 79764

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly qualified, Texas New Graduate Nurse Practitioner seeking opportunity in utilizing my clinical skills and offering experience supporting a wide variety of patients across life span. Devoted to delivering high-quality care with compassion and respect for individual backgrounds. Excellent communication, Spanish speaking, analytical and time management abilities. Reliable, self-managed nurse with a deep sense of patient care, cultivating professional relationships through coordination and collaboration utilizing best practices yielding the highest quality health care management consistent with state regulation.

EXPERIENCE

NP Clinical Rotations (February 2022-November 2022)

160 Hours in Life Span/Family Practice

160 Hours in Women’s Health Focus

160 Hours in Children and Adolescent Health Focus

160 Hours in Primary Care/Urgent Care

Registered Nurse

Hands of Compassion home care – Midland, TX August 2010 - 2019

Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.

Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns. Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.

Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.

Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results. Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.

Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures. Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.

Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health. Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.

Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records. Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.

Evaluating and Performing patient assessments appropriate for home health services, including vitals, medication administration with other health care professionals and family in care of patients.

Attending client care case conference. Followed all policies and procedures of the agency regarding service delivery, documentation, and care coordination.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Medical Center Hospital Family Clinic – Odessa, TX September 2006 - May 2007

Monitored patient health and administered basic care.

Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.

Assisted patients with walking, transfer, specimen collection, and exam preparation.

Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients. Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.

Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Assisted in care plan implementations.

Stayed on top of patients' needs with routine rounds, paying special attention to high-acuity patients.

SKILLS

• Fluent in speak, read and writing Spanish

• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Electronic Health Records/Medical records

• Compassionate

• Fast learner

• Active listener

• Confident

• Great attention to detail

• Adaptability

• Documentation

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

Diploma

Odessa High School Odessa, TX May 1999

Certified Nurse Assistant

Odessa College Odessa, TX May 2002

License Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Midland College Midland, TX August 2006

Associate degree in nursing

Odessa College Odessa, TX May 2010

Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

Licensed as RN in Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Purdue University Global Indianapolis, Indiana May 2019

Summa cum laude

Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

GPA 4.0; Chancellor's List all terms

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Purdue University Global Indianapolis, Indiana November 2022

ANCC certified June 2023 Texas BON: APRN July 2023

AWARDS/MEMBERSHIP

Member, Texas Nurse Practitioners

Member, Advance Practice Nurses of the Permian Basin

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