Ana Cristina Huerta
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Hospital General De Ciudad Valles
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi Mexico
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes occurring in patients' health.
Nurse Assistant
Ciudad De Valles Hospital General
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi Mexico
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to more than 15 patients per shift.
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications.
- Practiced triage in full waiting rooms by prioritizing treatment of most critically ill and injured.
- Preparing patients for examination and treatment procedures
- Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing.
Nurse Intership
Colonia Juarez Health Center
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Helping to control bleeding, watching for signs of complications, performing stitches, applying bandages.
- Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
- Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores SLP
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico07.2020
Skills
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Collection
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Feeding
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Hygiene Standards
- Surgical Preparation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Admission
- Specimen Labeling
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Patient Safety Management
- Phlebotomy Training
- Feeding Tube Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Hospital General De Ciudad Valles
06.2019 - 07.2021
Nurse Assistant
Ciudad De Valles Hospital General
06.2018 - 06.2019
Nurse Intership
Colonia Juarez Health Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores SLP
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