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Doris Colan Heredia

Manassas,VA

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with over 19 years of surgical nursing expertise in Peru and more than 5 years as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Medication Aide in the U.S. Proven ability to deliver compassionate and efficient patient care across clinical and residential settings. Strong background in perioperative nursing, patient recovery, and staff coordination, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and teams. Highly flexible, detail-oriented, and adaptable to the demands of fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medication Aide / CNA

Paramount Senior Living
02.2021 - Current
  • Administer medications and supervise CNAs
  • Perform resident care and support activities

Medication Aide

English Meadows Assisted Living
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Dispense medication, monitor vitals, count narcotics
  • Supervise CNAs and provide resident care

Privacy Assistant – CNA

English Meadows Assisted Living
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care to residents

CNA

The Gardens Assisted Living
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered personal and medical care to residents

CNA

HCR Manor Care
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Supported resident needs including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility

Registered Nurse – Surgical Specialist

Hospital Carlos Alcantara Butterfield
06.2000 - 02.2019
  • Perioperative and recovery care in operating rooms
  • Experience in general surgery, gynecology, traumatology, urology, and laparoscopy
  • Post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs
  • Skilled in IV therapy, catheterization, EKG, arterial gas sampling
  • Maintained aseptic surgical environments

Nurse Coordinator – Surgical Center

Hospital Carlos Alcantara Butterfield
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Staff scheduling, surgical planning, and supply coordination with physicians

Education

M.S. - Health Administration

Universidad Nacional del Callao
12.2016

Specialist in Nursing - Surgical Center

Universidad Nacional del Callao
06.2012

B.S. - Nursing & Professional Degree in Nursing

Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga de Ica
06.1998

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Documentation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, New York, 977400-01
  • Medication Aide, Virginia, 0031014168
  • Certified Nurse Aide, Virginia, 1401202110
  • CPR / AED / First Aid, National CP Foundation, 01/25

Additional Studies

English as a Second Language (ESL), Columbia College, Virginia, 05/19

Timeline

Medication Aide

English Meadows Assisted Living
06.2024 - 05.2025

Privacy Assistant – CNA

English Meadows Assisted Living
12.2022 - 04.2023

CNA

The Gardens Assisted Living
05.2022 - 09.2022

Medication Aide / CNA

Paramount Senior Living
02.2021 - Current

CNA

HCR Manor Care
01.2020 - 04.2021

Nurse Coordinator – Surgical Center

Hospital Carlos Alcantara Butterfield
01.2008 - 12.2008

Registered Nurse – Surgical Specialist

Hospital Carlos Alcantara Butterfield
06.2000 - 02.2019

Specialist in Nursing - Surgical Center

Universidad Nacional del Callao

B.S. - Nursing & Professional Degree in Nursing

Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga de Ica

M.S. - Health Administration

Universidad Nacional del Callao

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