Isel Heredia
Tustin,CA
Summary
Experienced and passionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of expertise in acute care settings. Sound knowledge of medicine, pharmacology, and the prescribed norms for ensuring effective healthcare practices. Displayed skill in staying composed during stressful situations and efficiently handling challenging patients. Building strong relationships with patients and their families by consistently showing empathy, respect, and outstanding service. Recognized for being compassionate and dependable, with a notable ability to foster positive relationships between healthcare providers and individuals seeking medical assistance. Committed to empowering patients by providing them with comprehensive information and ensuring their well-being throughout their healthcare journey.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor/Unit Manager
The Hills Post Acute
11.2017 - Current
- Provide patients, families, and caregivers with information regarding the diagnosis and prognosis, available treatment options, the progression of the disease, as well as strategies for managing and making lifestyle choices.
- Effectively addressed critical situations where patients were in life-threatening conditions by adhering to proper protocols and exhibiting a composed and efficient demeanor.
- Oversaw the administration of medications and treatment to patients, closely monitoring their responses. Collaborated with healthcare teams to make necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Supervise the provision of care for more than 150 patients, offering hands-on assistance, assigning nursing tasks, and overseeing a diverse team consisting of nurses, CNAs, and other staff members.
- Educate novice nurses on appropriate methods, care guidelines, and safety measures.
- Involved in care plan meetings
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Initiate clinical standup/meetings
- Responsible for daily assignment
- Recognized as the top employee of the month on multiple occasions due to my unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and high-quality care.
Charge Nurse
Carehouse
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Supervised and managed over 20 CNAs and 8 License nurses
- Helping patients by providing them with the necessary tools and information to recover quickly and maintain their progress.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with physician's orders, ensuring responsibility for maintaining an accurate count of narcotics at the conclusion of every shift.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors of over 30 patients and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06.2016
Skills
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Intravenous therapy
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Self-efficacy
- Medical Screening
- Continuing Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision Making
- Ethical Practice
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Problem Solving
- Self-Reflection
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Employee Supervision
- Decision-Making
Certification
- IV
- BLS
- BSN-RN 95070403
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
community service
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, 03/2023, present, Prepared and served food to low-income and homeless families, Tutor at-risk and impoverished children between the grades of Kindergarten-3rd grade
- Orange County Food Bank, 10/2023, Prepared boxes of nonperishable food and distributed among low-income families and the elderly
Timeline
RN Supervisor/Unit Manager
The Hills Post Acute
11.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Carehouse
11.2015 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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