Julissa Lerma
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Methodist Childrens Hospital Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Achieved nurse residency specialty training aimed at delivering specialized care for pediatric populations in emergency situations.
- Applied critical thinking skills to triage patients and prioritize nursing interventions according to acuity levels and specific needs.
- Responded quickly and promptly to codes and rapid responses to provide efficient and skilled medical care.
- Administered thorough patient assessments to recognize shifts in condition, efficiently informing physicians and commencing suitable interventions
- Coordinated and maintained open communication with physicians to rapidly evaluate patients and implement necessary treatments under fluctuating conditions.
- Systematically documented all treatments delivered, along with medications and IVs provided.
Outlined comprehensive discharge instructions and follow-up care plans for each patient.
Methodist Hospital Texsan
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician
San Antonio, Texas
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Aided RN and LVN in fulfilling tasks that promote effective patient care activities.
- Tracked, documented, and monitored patient vital signs while notifying nursing staff of changes
- Assisted in training newly hired patient care technicians.
- Conduct EKGs, bladder scans, accuchecks, vital signs assessments, wound care management, IV insertions, and other diagnostic tests with precision and efficiency.
- Conducted rotations across units, acquiring experience in areas including OR, Cath Lab, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, and Emergency Department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Development in Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2019
Skills
- Pediatric emergency care
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Fluent Languages: Spanish, English
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing- Registered Nurse
License #1135296
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
Accomplishments
- 05/2025 Daisy Award
- 07/2025 Daisy Award
Timeline
Methodist Childrens Hospital Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
02.2024 - Current
Methodist Hospital Texsan
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician
07.2022 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Development in Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio