CRYSTAL HERRERA
Orlando
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in high-acuity environments, specializing in critical care and complex medical-surgical units. Demonstrates expertise in synthesizing complex medical data, leading interdisciplinary teams, and utilizing advanced medical technologies. Committed to patient safety and quality improvement, with strong skills in mentoring new staff and managing diverse patient care scenarios.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Nurse
Azad Plastic Surgery
08.2025 - Current
- Educate patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications.
- Maintaine accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Provide preoperative care including IV access, medication administration, and enuring proper documentation is in the chart.
- Circulating RN ensuring sterility of all members, proper documentation and accurate equipment counts.
- Recover patients post-operative in the PACU, monitoring vital signs, recovery from anesthesia and reporting any clinical changes.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL ICU REGISTERED NURSE
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Lead care for critically ill patients, including pre-liver transplant, using invasive hemodynamic monitoring (CRRT, Swan-Ganz, Vigileo).
- Serve as charge nurse; oversee patient flow, triage high-acuity cases, and ensure timely documentation and quality care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to synthesize complex clinical information for effective care planning.
- Educate staff on critical care protocols, promoting patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor new ICU nurses, fostering clinical competence and team collaboration.
- Prepping and assisting during procedures including endoscopies, intubations, central line insertions, chest tubes, and lumbar punctures.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Tampa General Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered complex care to patients with chronic and acute conditions requiring advanced monitoring, invasive interventions, and detailed care coordination.
- Contributed to root cause analysis and implemented evidence-based QI projects.
- Managed post-surgical complications, tracheostomies, and chest tubes, prioritizing safe recovery.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Advent Health Tampa
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as relief charge RN; led unit operations and ensured safe transitions of care.
- Cared for patients with CHF, COPD, diabetes, and respiratory failure requiring complex intervention.
- Mentored nursing students and new grads to develop strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
Education
BSN -
Pasco Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL07.2022
ASN - undefined
Pasco Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL12.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Education
- Quality Improvement
- Attention to detail
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Planning
- Patient Safety
Certification
- ACLS/BLS
- CRRT
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Italian (Novice)
Timeline
Surgical Nurse
Azad Plastic Surgery
08.2025 - Current
MEDICAL-SURGICAL ICU REGISTERED NURSE
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2025
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Tampa General Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Advent Health Tampa
07.2019 - 06.2021
ASN - undefined
Pasco Hernando State College
BSN -
Pasco Hernando State College
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