Suzanne Huertas
Newberry,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in Nursing Tech, Personal Care Assistance, Support Tech, Critical Care Transport and Mental Health Tech with 11 years work in fast paced environment managing confidential paperwork, providing quality patient care, patient transport, mental health assistance and supervision in a safe secure and health environment. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family, and staff. Patient and highly compassionate. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with [11] years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 11 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of different treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Dedicated MHT with impressive mental health expertise and CNA certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Skilled Mental Health Technician with Certified degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Dedicated [Job Title] with impressive mental health expertise and [Area of certification] certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Technician
University Of Florida Health
01.2017 - Current
- Obtain reports from the Night CCT
- Enhanced patient care by providing rapid and efficient critical care transport services.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Proactively identified potential complications by closely observing patients for signs of clinical deterioration, alerting medical staff as needed.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing valuable insights for individualized patient treatment plans.
- Performed advanced diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood draws that contributed to prompt diagnosis of life-threatening conditions.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by conducting thorough handovers during shift changes and communicating pertinent information to incoming staff.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Optimized resource utilization by efficiently managing supplies inventory and proactively identifying equipment maintenance needs.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by diligently maintaining HIPAA compliance in all documentation practices and communications with external providers.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring timely communication between doctors, nurses, and other staff members.
Mental Health Technician
University of Florida Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide and or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment
- Chart patient observations, following the prescribed procedures and standards
- Document patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- Quickly respond to crisis situations when sever mental health and behavioral issues arise
- Intake and Supervision of patients that are being admitted due to Baker Act Law
- At times assist in performing initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities; may take vital signs
- Monitor patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications effectiveness and side effects
- Individually assessing assigned patients for any changes in mood and behavior, ad advise on any questions comments or concerns
- Assist with administration/transfer/discharge process
- Collaborate closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Support Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Served as unit desk support
- Received reports and performed the process of keying the patient into the hospital database
- Assembled the patient charts once the raw data was entered into the system
- Welcomed patients to the unit and made them feel welcome
- Assisted patients’ family with finding hotel/lodging for the duration of the patients stay
- Filed the Tele, broke charts down
- Answered telephones, stocked supplies/equipment
- Performed filing and ensured a clean and uncluttered environment of care.
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding [Item] operation, use and repair.
PCA
UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Obtained the previous nights’ reporting from the current on shift PCA
- Collected vitals on patients
- Bathed and dressed patients
- Positioned residents for comfort to prevent skin pressure problems
- Monitored and recorded treatment for patients
- Engaged patients with conversation and support in their daily needs
- Ensured patient area was stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Provided transportation assistance and companionship to clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Nurse Technician
North Florida Regional
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Drew blood and took vitals and performed other basic duties under supervision
- Sterilized equipment, changed dressings, assisted patients with bathing
- Completed cared documentation logs
- Assisted patients with getting in and out of bed using lift equipment as needed
- Assisted in nursing care of patients by assisting nursing staff /physicians in treatment procedures
- Followed patient safety related policies, procedures, and protocols
- Transported patients to other units or in patient testing areas
- Encouraged patients to actively participate in their own care
- Performed all duties assigned by charge nurse.
CNA
Williston Rehab
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Delivered compassionate, knowledgeable nursing assistance to an 80-120 bed rehabilitative facility
- Maintained patient trust, dignity, and respect while minimizing discomfort during daily healthcare, bathing, dressing, changing, dressing wounds, and feeding duties
- Provided comfort to patients in every way possible
- Communicated and recorded patients’ conditions and behavior with staff and doctors
- Utilized strong clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations, and treat pre- and post-op patients
- Maintained a positive and caring rapport with patients in my care.
Education
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Rasmussen
St Louis, MO10.2023
Associate of Science - Office Specialist
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL01.1998
High School Diploma -
Aldia E. Stevenson High School
The Bronx, NY01.1992
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Behavioral observation
- Catheter change and preparation
- Physically Fit and able to lift patients
- Assessments and Vitals
- Care plan initiation
- Dressing change
- Blood administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Transport
- Multitasking
- Disaster preparedness
- Customer Service Oriented
- Work well under pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Administrative Support
- Exceptional people skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Packages
- Patient advocate
- Patient Supervision
- CPR Certified
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Restraint Application
- Seizure Management
- Patient Check-Ins
- Compassionate Care
- Taking vitals
- Patient Advocacy
- Chart management
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Care
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient support
- Phlebotomy
- CPR/AED
- Office Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Florida, 01/01/07, Present
- Physical Therapy Assistant, Florida, 01/01/10, Present
Workplace Committees
- Team Lead for Breast Cancer Walk UF Health
- March of Dimes Walk
- CO Chair of the Fall Team
- Team Lead for Heart Walk UF Health
- Pit Team
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
University of Florida Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Critical Care Technician
University Of Florida Health
01.2017 - Current
Support Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
PCA
UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Nurse Technician
North Florida Regional
01.2011 - 01.2012
CNA
Williston Rehab
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Rasmussen
Associate of Science - Office Specialist
Santa Fe College
High School Diploma -
Aldia E. Stevenson High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Florida, 01/01/07, Present
- Physical Therapy Assistant, Florida, 01/01/10, Present
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