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Helena Huerta

Helena Huerta

Universal City,TX

Summary

Dedicated leader and energetic professional nurse with 26 years of nursing experience with 6 of those years in leadership. Exhibits strong knowledge base in Correctional Medicine. Proficient communication skills and collaborates with multitude of teams to increase engagement and improve collaboration with BCSO personnel. Utilizes servant leadership philosophy while maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Humbling in my practice to continue to learning from others.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

University Health
San Antonio, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for general supervision of clinical nursing supervisors and DHCS employees and facilitates support.
  • Collaborates with Nursing Leadership in developing department changes, implementing new practice.
  • Conducts recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • All duties assigned from the Director of Nursing and Senior Director of Nursing.

Correctional Nursing Supervisor

University Helath
San Antonio, TX
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility and accountability for appropriate utilization and protection of department resources.
  • Maintains accurate and complete documentation of care provided, keeps appropriate records and tracking systems as specified, and facilitates the flow of the written information required to meet the needs of the department, DHCS patients, and University Health.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.

Staff Registered Nurse, ER

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
San Antonio, TX
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, catheterizations., according to established standards of practice.
  • Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments.

Patient Care Coordinator

University Health
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with Exective Director, UHS House Supervisors, and other department heads.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical personnel.
  • Facilitated educational presentations to all ER employees.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

University Health System
San Antonio, TX
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Departmet of Defense
Fort Hood, TX
05.2008 - 02.2016
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to ER patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
12.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
08.1997

Skills

  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Clinical Operations Management
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Policies Compliance Enforcement
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Employee Evaluations

Certification

  • CPR- June 2025
  • ACLS- June 2025
  • Emergency Nurse Association May2025
  • American Nurse Association May2025
  • Certified Correctional Health Professional June 2025
  • Certified BLS Instructor 12/2025

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

University Health
06.2021 - Current

Correctional Nursing Supervisor

University Helath
05.2020 - 06.2021

Staff Registered Nurse, ER

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2019 - 04.2020

Patient Care Coordinator

University Health
07.2017 - 10.2019

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

University Health System
02.2016 - 07.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Departmet of Defense
05.2008 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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