SHEILA HERRERA
LAS VEGAS,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment with over 20 years of experience. Possess strong theory base with good assessment skills with proper identification of nursing diagnosis. Detail oriented and very organized. Proven ability 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times. Able to work with minimal or no supervision. Provide effective and comprehensive orientation to oncoming new hires.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge in 39-bed Intermediate Care Unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, including patients on ventilators,stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs especially cardiac medication such as Amiodarone, Diltiazem and Heparin drips and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Cared for patients in 23-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided direct care to up to 8 patients on medical-surgical/telemetry/oncology unit.
- Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Administered over 8 blood transfusions and intravenous infusions per day.
- Responded to patient emergencies, including code blues and rapid response situations.
Staff Registered Nurse
AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Provided direct nursing care on Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit.
- Administered chemotherapeutic drugs to oncology patients.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided leadership, guidance and orientation to newly hired registered nurses.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
Staff Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided direct nursing care on Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Provided leadership, guidance and orientation to newly hired registered nurses.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
Staff Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
02.2006 - 05.2008
- Provided direct nursing care on Progressive Care Unit. Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided leadership, guidance and orientation to newly hired registered nurses.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
Registered Nurse
Ramona VNA And Hospice
07.2005 - 01.2006
- Assessed patients and measured vital signs in patient's own home, using information to advocate for patients' needs and worked as part of healthcare team to develop, implement and manage individualized plans of care.
- Evaluated patient's home environment for safety
- Performed wound care and blood draws as ordered.
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.1997 - 11.2005
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Touro University Nevada
07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College LAC Campus
Long Beach, CA1997
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA1992
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Culturally-sensitive
- Tracheostomy care
- Direct patient care
- Ilocano/Tagalog fluency
- Certifications- ACLS, BLS
- Computerized charting proficiency
- Procedure Assistance
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Precepting
Licensure
Nevada State Board of Nursing, license Number: RN97424
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Registered Nurse
AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2011
Staff Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
02.2006 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse
Ramona VNA And Hospice
07.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.1997 - 11.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College LAC Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Touro University Nevada
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