Christina Herrera
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Licensed Vocational Nursing and hands-on experience gained through Clinical Training experiences. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Student Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Advocated for Patients to access available resources.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Vocational Student Nurse
Kern Medical Outpatient Clinic
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted infection control practices within the clinic setting, leading to a decrease in communicable illnesses among staff and patients alike.
- Ensured patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive nursing care.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace to provide optimal patient care environments at all times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
06.2019 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2024
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Transporting patients
- Blood Glucose Testing
- EMR / EHR
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Student Nurse
Kern Medical Outpatient Clinic
08.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Student Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
06.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Bakersfield College
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