Johana Herrera
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focuses on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avante Rehabilitation Center
04.2024 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed the physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent data.
Nurse Extern
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
11.2016 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks
- Observed and reported any changes in any patient condition to proactively address potential risks
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods to reduce pain and discomfort
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diet, physical activity, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Recorded vital signs, intake, and output of patients and documented information at a designated manner
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled it appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Village
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Recorded patients' vital signs, intake, and output and documented information in Epic
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled it appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks
- Observed and reported any changes in any patient condition to proactively address potential risks
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods to reduce pain and discomfort
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diet, physical activity, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Recorded vital signs, intake, and output of patients and documented information at a designated manner
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled it appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Irving, TX12.2023
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- EMR / EHR
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- Qualified Bilingual Interpreter (English Spanish)
- BLS
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, 09/2023, Present, Red Cross, Fort Worth, Texas, Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors at the volunteer center., Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision., Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks.
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avante Rehabilitation Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Village
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nurse Extern
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
11.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
10.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Tarrant County College District
- Qualified Bilingual Interpreter (English Spanish)
- BLS
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