Monica Herrera
Odessa,TX
Summary
TX-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN /HBO Tech
Medical Center Hospital
06.2014 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
LVN
Accolade Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2024
LVN License - LVN
Odessa College
Odessa, TX08.2007
Skills
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Charting and Recording
- Patient and Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
LVN /HBO Tech
Medical Center Hospital
06.2014 - Current
LVN
Accolade Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
LVN License - LVN
Odessa College
Similar Profiles
April-Marie EgwuApril-Marie Egwu
Nurse Intern at Medical Center HospitalNurse Intern at Medical Center Hospital
April EgwuApril Egwu
Nurse Intern at Medical Center HospitalNurse Intern at Medical Center Hospital
Kaelie ArmendarizKaelie Armendariz
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Medical Center HospitalLicensed Vocational Nurse at Medical Center Hospital
Karla E. QuezadaKarla E. Quezada
Registered Nurse at Medical Center HospitalRegistered Nurse at Medical Center Hospital
Norma Cortes CastroNorma Cortes Castro
Prescription Assistant Coordinator/ Medical Assistant at Family Health ClinicPrescription Assistant Coordinator/ Medical Assistant at Family Health Clinic