Krystal Herrera
Hidalgo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive critical care experience at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessment, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I effectively communicate with diverse populations, fostering trust and understanding in care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Monitored vital signs, blood pressure, and pulse rate during surgery.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician.
- Prepared patients for endoscopic procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic examinations and interventions.
- Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
- Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release.
Registered Nurse
Mcallen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring timely interventions for patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and clinical skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients as prescribed.
- Managed equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for continuous hemodialysis machines.
Registered Nurse
Solara Hospital
McAllen, TX
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Managed central and PICC lines.
- Performed wound care.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Acted as primary RN on critical care unit taking care of patients with strokes, trauma, medical, and surgical conditions
- Performed nursing care for critical care, internal medicine, medical-surgical and trauma unit patients
- Continuously monitored patients' conditions
- Provided life-saving interventions
- Provided discharge planning
- Have worked as part of a wound care team.
- Proficient with patients with central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, ventilators, mICP monitoring and
- EVDs
- Acted as part of a rapid response and code blue team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Acted as primary nurse on the medical intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, and neuro intensive care unit
- Assessed patient physical, social, language or mental needs
- Provided support services regarding treatments and administration of medication as ordered
- Continuously monitored patients' conditions
- Provided life-saving interventions
- Provided discharge planning.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
Edinburg, TX
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Acted as primary RN on critical care, surgery and renal transplant unit
- Assessed patient physical, social, language or mental needs
- Continuously monitored patients' conditions
- Provided life-saving interventions
- Provided discharge planning
- Performed direct clinic nursing administrative duties
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Education
Bachelor's in Bachelor’s of Science of Nursing -
University of Rio Grande
Edinburg, TX12.2012
Skills
- Critical care expertise
- Cerner proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Long-term care management
- Patient care coordination
- Tracheostomy management
- Gastrostomy tube management
- Life-sustaining equipment operation
- Patient discharge planning
- IV therapy management
- Ventilator support
- Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Languages
- Spanish - Expert
- English - Expert
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
TCAR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mcallen Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solara Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
McAllen Medical Center
04.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen
02.2015 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
02.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor's in Bachelor’s of Science of Nursing -
University of Rio Grande