Selena Herrera
Ontario,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Mentored and supervised CNAs, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage to ensure patient care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Caretaker
Wecare4you
03.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to resident, assisting with daily tasks such as medication/treatment preparation and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with resident and family, fostering trust and open communication.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Monitored resident vital signs daily
- Proper care of tracheotomy which includes suctioning frequently, and changing out trach every month.
- Proper care of MIC-KEY gastrostomy tube including administering feedings, medications, and changing the tube as needed.
CNA
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Reduced the risk of self-harm or injury to patients by implementing appropriate safety measures and close monitoring.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening and empathetic responses during difficult moments.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through effective communication, active listening, and respectful interactions with patients and staff members.
- Documented patient progress meticulously in electronic medical records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Smith Chason College
Ontario, CA09.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
12.2023 - Current
Caretaker
Wecare4you
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Penn Mar Therapeutic Center
12.2021 - 12.2023
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Smith Chason College
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