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Tina Herda

Arabi,LA

Summary

Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience providing evidence-based, therapeutic care. Skilled in training new nursing staff and delivering top-notch service to diverse patient populations.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Corrections

Children's Hospital, Juvenile Justice Intervention
New Orleans, LA
06/25/22 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
06/25/21 - 06/25/22
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
  • Monitored condition of up to 6 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans, LA
06/25/20 - 06/25/21
  • Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining steps in rapid response situations.
  • Documented and evaluated successes and failures of care plans and interventions.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
  • Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
  • Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
  • Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
  • Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
  • Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
  • Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.

EMT

New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
New Orleans, LA
06/25/15 - 06/25/20
  • Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
  • Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
  • Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.

Research Laboratory Technician

UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA
06/08/10 - 09/15/10
  • Designed research and experimental studies and executed research techniques, tests and assays.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment with regular inspections, calibration and basic repairs.
  • Helped manage laboratory data by documenting results of tests and daily observational notes in Excel.
  • Helped gather and organize materials for individual and group academic work.
  • Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
  • Examined experiment results to identify potential underlying causes for scientific findings.

Petty Officer Second Class

US Navy
San Diego, CA
08/24/04 - 08/23/08
  • Worked with higher-ranking officers to acquire new skills and knowledge.
  • Managed workers in ship, aircraft or vehicle-related maintenance and operations.
  • Oversaw assigned crew tasks, monitored progress and verified completion.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of safety and emergency procedures.
  • Trained and supervised personnel in daily operations.
  • Identified areas for improvement and suggested measures to increase performance and productivity.
  • Completed daily reporting to inform supervisors of work completed or incidents.
  • Utilized on-board navigation and off-ship landmarks to guide vessels.
  • Observed strategic planning for combat and tactical missions.
  • Assisted with equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
  • Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
  • Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
  • Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
  • Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
  • Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
  • Utilized small-arms, light artillery and drone weaponry to suppress and neutralize enemies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
08-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05-2020

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Trauma informed care
  • Suicide severity risk
  • Infectious disease control
  • Patient Management
  • Data Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Critical Care
  • Wound Care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Medication Distribution
  • Trauma recovery
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Nursing Plan Development and Modification
  • Team Coordination
  • Seizure Management
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Family Education
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Medical evaluation
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Staff Supervision
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Conflict de-escalation techniques
  • Emotional support techniques
  • Problem solving techniques

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Corrections

Children's Hospital, Juvenile Justice Intervention
06/25/22 - Current

Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Children's Hospital of New Orleans
06/25/21 - 06/25/22

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Touro Infirmary Hospital
06/25/20 - 06/25/21

EMT

New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
06/25/15 - 06/25/20

Research Laboratory Technician

UCSB
06/08/10 - 09/15/10

Petty Officer Second Class

US Navy
08/24/04 - 08/23/08

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delgado Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

San Diego City College

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Ventura College

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Long Beach City College

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