Honor Society® member
Elias Hernandez Perez
Registered profesional Nurse-Nurse assessor-Clinical eligibility Healthfirst (New York) - New York State at Healthfirst (New York) - New York State ---------- Conducts home assessments for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan Additional duties as assigned
- family nurse practitioner
- Bronx, NY
Member since May 2023
About
• Registered Nurse, Surgical Assistant Board Certified and International Medical Graduated (General Practitioners)(ENT)
• Member of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• 4+ years of professional experience in the Health Industry.
• Background as a General Practitioner, ENT otorhinolaryngologist Specialist, Clinical immunologist Specialist.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT).
• Registered EKG Technician (RET), COVID-19 Swabber, ACLS, and BLS/CPR.
• Excellent communication skills and proven patient satisfaction record. Team player with diligent work habits.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Education
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William Paterson University
msn family nurse practitioner
2022 – 2024
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William Paterson University
bachelor of science in nursing
2021 – 2022
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Azure College
associate degree of nursing
2019 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
William Paterson University of New Jersey Bachelor's degree in Science of Nursing GPA: 3.7
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Family Nurse practitioner - ENT field
- Graduate school interests
Family Nurse practitioner - ENT field
Experience
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Registered profesional Nurse-Nurse assessor-Clinical eligibility Healthfirst (New York) - New York State
Healthfirst (New York) - New York State ---------- Conducts home assessments for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan Additional duties as assigned
Dec 2022 – Apr 2023
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Registered Nurse on Medical Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital - New York, NY -------- Patient Care • Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence- based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. • Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. • Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. • Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care” and delegating to others as appropriate. • Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn, about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. • Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. • Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates allocation of material resources effectively. Patient Experience • Role models the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care (MSHRCC) through facilitation of the following actions including, but not limited to, Admission Welcome, Bedside shift Report, HELP (High Risk Medications, Equipment, Lines/Drains/Airway, Pain and Plan of Care) AM/PM Care, 5 Minute Sit Down, Purposeful Hourly Rounding, Medication Review, Discharge Wrap Up, and MD/RN Unit Collaboration. • Considers the patient’s values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs and knowledge in all aspects of care. • Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. • Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. • Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Nursing Shift Manager or Patient Relations as needed. • Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. • Supports staff use of evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. • Conducts Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR) on assigned patients addressing the 4 Ps. Quality and Safety • Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. • Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. • Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional, evidence-based ensure and procedures. • Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities and nursing research studies. • Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. • Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high risk behaviors to provide a safe environment for patients. • Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institutional chain of command protocol. • Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Operations • Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. • Coordinates with the Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Nursing Shift Manager to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. • Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to charge nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager or Nursing Shift Manager. • Demonstrates patient focused and cost effective approaches to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources. • Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with hospital, regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. • Facilitates patient throughput on shift basis.
May 2022 – Dec 2022
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Registerd Nurse
OPWDD - Office for People with Developmental Disabilities - New York, NY --------------------------- • Provide professional nursing services: including providing direct nursing care in the areas of health maintenance, nutrition, activities of daily living, and the treatment and prevention of illness. • Services may include: Nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/ counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care. • Participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. • Provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs and narcotics.
May 2021 – Oct 2022
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
- English (US) Fluent
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