Arantxa Diamantina Hernandez Herrera
Mcallen,Texas
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Nurse with over 12 Years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including private family practices, emergency units, ICU, neonatal units, geriatric units, maternal and delivery, pediatrics and rehabilitation. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
DHR Health
2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, enhancing patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes for immediate response.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in telemetry monitoring best practices and emergency protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within telemetry unit operations.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through ongoing participation in continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences related to telemetry nursing best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
CNA
Meridian Care Center
2021.05 - 2022.12
- Bathing, dressing, feeding, Exercising, Personal Hygiene, taking vital signs, Incontinent care, Colostomy Care Assist with G-Tube feeding and Special Diet, Transfer and ambulation, assist with Self-Administered meds, companionship, serving meals, errands services for client needs.
- Cna Rehab: Therapy services that include assisting with a range of motion exercises, transporting patients, reporting observations, documenting actions by completing forms.
- Turning or moving patients, gathering medical supplies, bathing patients, grooming patients by brushing hair, teeth, shaving them, feeding and documenting their food and liquid intake, checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, answering patient calls, documenting information, cleaning rooms and bed lines, stocking supplies, assisting with some medical procedures, safety procedures, transporting patients, taking care of wounds.
RN Emergency room Adults and pediatrics
Hospital San Jose
2015.03 - 2019.02
- Triage cases in order of urgency and need, work with ER staff to stabilize incoming patient, set broken bones, perform tracheostomies and intubations, give sutures, start intravenous lines (IVs), administer medication as instructed by physicians, create and maintain patient records, transfer stable patients to other wings.
- Attend conferences with Cardiology Specialists for evaluation and monitoring of acute myocardial infarction protocol with patients in the ER unit.
RN Emergency room Adults and pediatrics, inpatient units, Obstetric and Gynecology units, and Pediatrics
Social Service: Hospital Universitario
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Worked as an Instructor of students in all units; teaching and monitoring all duties are carried out correctly.
- Assessing, observing and speaking to patients. Recording details and symptoms of a patient's medical history and current health. Preparing patients for exams and treatment. Administering medication and treatments, and monitoring for side effects and reactions.
RN Neonatal care Unit, Emergency adults and pediatrics, Inpatient Units
Hospital Centra
2014.09 - 2014.10
- Duties and activities performed: general nursing care, care for pediatric, newborn and adult patients, meds administration, IVs, Monitoring Vital signs, fluids administration, laboratory samples. Received Newborns in Labor unit and provide immediate care to them, then general care including through feedings and diaper changes, administering medications, monitoring and recording vital signs, provide education and emotional support to families, administering certain special treatments, such as tube feedings, bathe instants, use medical equipment unique to each patient.
Pediatric Nurse
Hospital San Jose
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Administer medications, draw blood, give childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines, monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keep accurate records, Evaluate children, provide supporting care to dying children, identify changes in children’s symptoms and intervene in emergency situations.
Pediatric Nurse
Hospital Universitario
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Functions and activities - Emergency departments, preschools, pediatric surgical therapy and pediatric intensive care, performing general nursing care such as sponge bath, monitoring vital signs, IV medications and fluids, laboratory samples, and providing assistance to patients in critical care with chemotherapy.
Pediatric Nurse and Inpatient units
Social Service Hospital Universitario
2008.01 - 2008.08
- General nursing care such as vital signs monitoring, IV fluids administration, laboratory samples, meds administration and assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Nursing School Autonomous University of NL
Monterrey, Mexico08.2019
Specialty - Medical and Surgical Emergencies
School of Medicine Tecnológico de Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico08.2017
TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE IN NURSING -
Escuela Tecnica Medica
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico08.2008
Skills
Teamwork
Ability to learn
Punctuality and commitment
Empathy
Customer service
Communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Problem-solving
Organization
Proactive person
Work capacity
Motivation
Social skills
Stress management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Meridian Care Center
2021.05 - 2022.12
RN Emergency room Adults and pediatrics
Hospital San Jose
2015.03 - 2019.02
RN Emergency room Adults and pediatrics, inpatient units, Obstetric and Gynecology units, and Pediatrics
Social Service: Hospital Universitario
2015.01 - 2016.01
RN Neonatal care Unit, Emergency adults and pediatrics, Inpatient Units
Hospital Centra
2014.09 - 2014.10
Pediatric Nurse
Hospital San Jose
2011.01 - 2012.01
Pediatric Nurse
Hospital Universitario
2010.01 - 2011.01
Pediatric Nurse and Inpatient units
Social Service Hospital Universitario
2008.01 - 2008.08
Specialty - Medical and Surgical Emergencies
School of Medicine Tecnológico de Monterrey
Telemetry Registered Nurse
DHR Health
2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Nursing School Autonomous University of NL
TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE IN NURSING -
Escuela Tecnica Medica