Eric Herrera
Registered Nurse, BSN
Humble,TX
Summary
Professional registered nurse with great amount of experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intranasal and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Established strong organizational and communication skills.
- Trained and worked as trauma nurse at Level 1 Trauma Center with skills to prioritize and handle multiple patients at a time.
- Monitored and conveyed importance patient information in a timely manner to help optimize treatment planning and treatment protocol.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Assessed and provided imperative and prescribed treatment for stabilization.
- Provided beside care to patients on continuous telemetry monitoring.
- Contributed to a decrease in hospital readmissions through diligent discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients requiring specialized interventions.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population within the Intermediate Care Unit setting, adapting to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health School of Nursing
Houston Texas 08.2017 - 5 2019
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX 01.2015 - 12 2016
Skills
- Provide quality care under pressure
- Calm, composed and goal-oriented
- Highly reliable and responsible
- Works effectively as part of interdisciplinary teams
- Continuously seeking for opportunities for growth
Certification
Texas Board of Nursing - License #975435
References
Jonathan Garcia - Emergency Department Manager
Jonathan.Garcia@harrishealth.org
(915) - 412 - 2891
Courtney Woods - Emergency Department Charge
clarmstr@texaschildrens.org
(832) - 360 - 5566
John Cullem - House Supervisor Team Lead
(832) - 563 - 6886
Timeline
Trauma Nursing Core Course
02-2025
Basic Life Support
06-2024
Texas Board of Nursing - License #975435
07-2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
07-2023
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
04-2023
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health School of Nursing
08.2017 - 5 2019
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto Community College
01.2015 - 12 2016
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