Cherrie Rozette Herrera
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Compassionate Intensive Care Nurse with 15years of experience. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health. Experienced critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients’ conditions and delivering key treatments. Knowledgeable in monitoring health care and to proactively meet individual patients’ needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CV ICU RN
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured appropriate documentation of patient care activities according to established standards.
- Assessed and monitored patient's cardiac status, vital signs and laboratory values.
- Provided direct care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Assisted and performed management of certain bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, chest tube, ECG monitoring, and pacemaker placement.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as code blue or rapid response events.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
CV ICU Staff Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided post operative care for patients who undergone open heart surgery and other cardiac conditions. Interprets hemodynamic values and treat appropriately.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured appropriate documentation of patient care activities according to established standards.
- Assessed and monitored patient's cardiac status, vital signs and laboratory values.
- Provided direct care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Assisted and performed management of certain bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, chest tube, ECG monitoring, and pacemaker placement.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as code blue or rapid response events.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Cardiac ICU/ Medical ICU Staff Nurse
Sheikh shakhbout Medical City
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation or patient care in accordance with the organization's policy and procedures and unit scope of service.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professional to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured appropriate documentation of patient care activities according to established standards.
- Performed diagnostic test such as EKGs, arterial blood gases, chest X-rays and lab work
- Responded promptly to changes in a patient's condition by initiating life saving interventions as needed.
- Managed ventilators, tracheostomy tubes and intravenous lines while monitoring oxygenation levels and hemodynamic parameters.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, nasogastric tube placement or insertion of urinary catheters as required.
Staff Nurse and Infection Control Link Nurse
Manzil health Care Services
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
- Identify potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Ensure that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assess patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Monitor vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Staff Nurse 2 Royal VIP and Medical-surgical Ward
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
- Provide post-operative care to patients, including wound dressing changes, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
- Perform routine nursing duties such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and other health measurements.
- Educate patients about their surgical procedure and recovery process.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
- Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to medications or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Transport patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to labor pre-operative testing.
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse-General Ward
Our Lady of Mercy General Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Admits, discharge patient using nursing process.
- Participated in research activities related to evidence- based practice initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific need.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baliuag University
Bulacan04.2009
Secondary - undefined
Liceo de Buenavista
Bulacan03.2005
Skills
- Excellent computer skills
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Oxygen Monitoring, ABG interpretation
- Arrhythmia evaluation
- Care of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella
- Care of Swan Ganz monitor
- CRRT
- IV insertion and Venipuncture
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) readings
- Digital charting systems
Certification
- USRN, Multistate License and California
- Philippine, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Council Nursing License
- CCRN from American Association of critical Care Nurses
Awards
Nightingale Award S.Y. 2008-2009, Leadership Award S.Y.
Timeline
CV ICU RN
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2024 - Current
CV ICU Staff Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2024
Cardiac ICU/ Medical ICU Staff Nurse
Sheikh shakhbout Medical City
05.2017 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse and Infection Control Link Nurse
Manzil health Care Services
01.2016 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse 2 Royal VIP and Medical-surgical Ward
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
06.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse-General Ward
Our Lady of Mercy General Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baliuag University
Secondary - undefined
Liceo de Buenavista
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