Leticia Herrera
United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
08.2025 - Current
- Provided emergency nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in a high volume emergency department.
- Adapted quickly to diverse emergency department settings, workflows, and electric medical charting through Medhost.
- Managed critically ill patients presenting with trauma, sepsis, stroke, heart attacks, and respiratory distress.
PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, TX
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Utilized Meditech to update patients medical charts appropriately and truthfully while providing optimal care.
- Administered medication’s, blood transfusions and treatments in accordance wit physician orders and evidence-based practices.
PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
El Paso, TX
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed triage in on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level headed emergency response to critically ill patients in a Level II trauma center
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
El Paso, TX
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing critical diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Monitored hemodynamic status and cardiac rhythms throughout procedures, recognizing and responding to changes quickly and appropriately.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined best and most efficient treatment for various injuries and illnesses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, and disease process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Traumatic Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
11.2024 - 01.2026
PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
09.2024 - 10.2025
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
10.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Of El Paso
03.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso