Iliana Hernandez, RN, a Registered Nurse with Vascardio Heart and Vascular Institute

Get to know Registered Nurse Iliana Hernandez, who serves patients in Hialeah, Florida.

Iliana is a registered nurse currently serving patients at Vascardio Heart and Vascular Institute located in Hialeah, Florida. In order to provide them with the best care, she specializes in ICU, trauma care, and surgery. 

“Vascardio Heart and Vascular Institute was founded by Dr. Francisco Dieguez, one of the most recognized cardiologists in South Florida. Being in practice for 12 years, he has envisioned an institute that is able to encompass all facets necessary for treatment of all cardiovascular diseases in a personalized fashion. His vision has become a reality. The multitude of services within Vascardio Heart and Vascular Institute make it the most complete institute to render services without having to enter a non-personalized hospital setting,” as stated on the practice’s website.

To begin her career, Iliana obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2013. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Purdue University in 2020.

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. RNs fulfill a variety of job duties. In addition to their primary role in treating and caring for patients, their responsibilities also include educating patients and the public about a variety of medical conditions, as well as providing emotional support and advice to the families of their patients. Other RN job functions include leadership, research, performing diagnostic tests and analyzing results, operating medical equipment, administering medications, recording patients’ symptoms and medical histories, and assisting with patient rehabilitation and follow-up.

On a more personal note, Iliana attributes her success to her love for making her patients feel better, her compassion and understanding, and her drive to figure out the answers if she is unsure. She is always up for a challenge, especially in complex patients.

Learn More about Iliana Hernandez:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4148113/info/

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