Sofia Herrera
Houston,Texas
Summary
Driven registered nurse with one year of experience in medical surgical telemetry unit caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Health Care West
Houston , Texas
2023.06 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions and side effects.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Creating and following patient care plans
- Collaborating with the health care team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Helping patient to ambulate as needed
- Assisting the patient with ADLs
- Monitoring patient's condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identify irregular telemetry readings and updating team on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educates patients and their families on health management, medications, and post-discharge care
- Monitoring and documenting patient progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic health records
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Health Care West
Houston , Texas
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with the nursing team to ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care activities
- Assisted the patient with ADLs
- Responded promptly to patient needs and communicated effectively with healthcare professionals
- Monitored vital signs
- Maintained a clean and organized patient care environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermsurgery Associates
Houston , Texas
2018.03 - 2022.01
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Pearland, TX2023-05
High school diploma -
Hastings High School
05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
College of Healthcare Professions
Houston2016-05
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation Techniques
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Meditech Charting System
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Effective Pressure Management
- Prioritization
- Knowledge about Medications
- Side Effects
- Chart updating
- Wound Care
- Infectious disease control
- Fluent in SPANISH
- IV setup
Licensurecertifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Red Cross
Accomplishments
Patient care excellence April, 2024
Champ of the month award April, 2024
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN BSN
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Health Care West
2023.06 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA Health Care West
2022.05 - 2023.06
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermsurgery Associates
2018.03 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
High school diploma -
Hastings High School
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
College of Healthcare Professions
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN BSN
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