Josephine Hernandez, RN, BSN

Josephine Hernandez, BSN, RN, is a dedicated and highly experienced bedside nurse with 32 years of clinical practice in acute and critical care settings across the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and has built a distinguished career spanning multiple specialties, including medical-surgical nursing, intensive care, emergency nursing, and post-anesthesia care. She currently serves in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Stamford Health, where she continues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Over the course of her career, Josephine has worked in some of the most demanding environments in healthcare. She spent six years in ICU, followed by 15 years in a high-acuity Emergency Department, a role she describes as one of her greatest professional passions. She also has experience in home care and continues to thrive in perioperative recovery nursing. Her career includes service during pivotal moments in healthcare history, including working at New York Downtown Hospital during 9/11, where she supported efforts to maintain a sterile environment under extraordinary circumstances. She also served on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she remained focused on providing comfort, stability, and compassionate care to patients in isolation during a time of widespread fear and uncertainty.

Josephine’s professional journey has been defined by resilience, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to treating every patient with dignity and respect. She was honored with the Human Stamford Award in February 2024 for her exceptional patient care. She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and takes pride in contributing to the establishment of its first chapter in Puerto Rico in October 2025. Deeply committed to education and mentorship, she has guided nursing students who have gone on to become nurse practitioners, reflecting her lasting impact on the profession. For Josephine, nursing is rooted in compassion and equality—every patient is treated as a VIP, and every interaction is an opportunity to provide comfort, excellence, and humanity in care.

• State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn - BSN
• Stony Brook University

• Human Stamford Award (February 2024)

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (Life Member)

• Planted 150 trees in Puerto Rico with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
• Community service through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority