Liset Herrera
Racine,WI
Summary
Highly skilled bilingual career professional with 20 years of experience in hospital, home health, long-term care and case management. Areas of previous experience include: hospice, mental health, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology and family practice. Committed to improving outcomes and building strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Angel of Hope
Milwaukee, WI
06.2024 - Current
- Provision of primary care in a community setting for non and underinsured patients. Focus: health promotion, disease prevention and diabetes management. Skills: diagnostics and treatment of acute care, episodic, chronic illnesses, physicals, Medicare Wellness, and Utilization of EPIC Software.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
11.2018 - Current
- Assist with various dermatology procedures including excision of skin carcinomas and cysts. Suture removal, wound care, cautery, punch biopsies and skin tag removal. Proficient with photodynamic therapy for precancerous lesions and IPLEDGE for Accutane therapy.
Gastroenterology Medical Group Ascension, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Coordinate care as outpatients for the gastroenterologist medical group. Assist providers with management of chronic diseases. Skills: schedule appointments, triage, call patients with results, refill medications, order imaging, lab work and coordinate endoscopy procedures.
Cardiovascular CVI Department, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Experience in providing care to telemetry patients, postoperative mitral valve replacements, bypass grafts, and pulmonary procedures. Skills: managed chest tubes and provided wound care. Obtained pain control, encouraged mobility, followed infection control protocol, and provided education. Frequently staffed in ICU with prospective step-down patients, titration of cardiac IV drips for heart rate and blood pressure management.
Case management, R.N.
ANS Home Care
Milwaukee, WI
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to elderly and low-income patients in the community. Provided the most cost effective method of patient management under Family Care/Milwaukee County guidelines. Skills: proficient in MIDAS and long term care functional screens.
Internal medicine, Staff R.N.
TCMP
Portsmouth, VA
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Team member on a busy 25 bed unit providing care to active duty members, dependents and retired service members at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Skills: placed and managed PIV lines, provision of enteral feedings, IV medications, PCA pumps and PICC line maintenance. Implemented wound care, care of chest tubes, wound vacs and end of life care. Sound, ethical and independent decision making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
2NT Trauma Unit, Staff R.N.
Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Mastered clinical skills by caring for trauma patients and plastic surgery patients with complex procedures. Skills: monitored free flap surgical sites per doppler, managed JP drains, wound vacuums, chest tubes, tracheostomy sites, TPN central line feedings, peg tube feedings, and wound care.
Mental Health and Drug Addiction Services, Staff R.N.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Racine, WI
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Successful with the provision of alcohol and opiate detox services, medication titration, and close observation of the unstable psychiatric patient. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Skills: assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Adult Primary Care Gerontology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical
Kenosha, WI12-2008
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, VA05-2005
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in use of EPIC Software
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Adult-Gerontology APNP, R.N. in the state of Wisconsin.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Angel of Hope
06.2024 - Current
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Gastroenterology Medical Group Ascension, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2018
Case management, R.N.
ANS Home Care
09.2013 - 08.2014
Cardiovascular CVI Department, Staff R.N.
Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2015
Internal medicine, Staff R.N.
TCMP
04.2010 - 08.2012
2NT Trauma Unit, Staff R.N.
Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin
10.2008 - 08.2009
Mental Health and Drug Addiction Services, Staff R.N.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
11.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Milwaukee
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Medical Careers Institute
Masters of Nursing - Adult Primary Care Gerontology
Marquette University