Nailyn Herrera
Hilliard,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with one year of experience in pediatric and community health nursing. Strong foundation in promoting student wellness, providing first aid, managing chronic conditions, and supporting a safe and healthy school environment. Skilled in conducting health assessments, emergency response, and delivering health education. Committed to fostering collaboration among educators, parents, and healthcare providers to ensure the well-being and academic success of students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skin Cancer Surgery/ Dermatology RN
First Coast Mohs
Fernandina Beach, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Working with pediatric and adult population
- Perform clean and sterile procedures daily
- Document visits and procedures in computerized electronic medical record
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations; keep rooms neat and clean
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Interview patients to obtain medical information
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination, treatments, and Mohs surgical procedures
- Bandage wounds and instruct patients in postoperative care
- Educate patient as required after physician establishes the treatment plan
- Ensure patients understand treatment plans, the proper use of their medications, and their responsibility for compliance with the treatment plan prior to leaving the office
Med Surg/ Spinal Cord and Pediatric Registered Nurse
Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital, University Campus
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Direct patient care of an acutely ill patient population with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D)
- Assess patient conditions and implement nursing care plans
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, specifically physical and occupational therapy to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention and treatment options
- Caregiver education and supporting patient self-determination
- Application of principles of rehabilitation nursing care to promote the highest level of functional independence
- Adhering to established safety practices, delegating and guiding assistive personnel, and supporting process/quality improvement initiatives on the unit and across the organization
Pharmacy Technician and Immunizer
Publix Pharmacy, Amelia Villages
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Assists Pharmacists with preparation of medications and prescriptions
- Greet customers and respond to questions and requests for information
Certified Nursing Assistant/ ER registration
Baptist South, Jacksonville
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Administrative and clinical support to the Emergency Department and Inpatient nursing staff
- Courteously greeting all patients in person in a timely manner
- Accurately and efficiently entering patient information into the Electronic Health Record through the Registration Conversation
- Entering, updating and verifying patient demographics, insurance and copayments for every encounter, as well as verifying insurance eligibility
- The ED Unit Clerk is also responsible for collecting and posting patient payments
- Turning or moving patients
- Gathering medical supplies
- Assisting patients with ADL's such as toileting, self grooming, feeding etc and documenting their food and liquid intake
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Assisting with some medical procedures
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL02.2024
Skills
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Attention to detail
- Desire to improve and learn
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Multistate, RN 9654885
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Skin Cancer Surgery/ Dermatology RN
First Coast Mohs
07.2024 - Current
Med Surg/ Spinal Cord and Pediatric Registered Nurse
Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital, University Campus
04.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/ ER registration
Baptist South, Jacksonville
02.2023 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Technician and Immunizer
Publix Pharmacy, Amelia Villages
10.2021 - 04.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing