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Venus Herrera

Jacksonville,FL

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brightsprings
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to support patient well-being.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly. and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mayo Clinic
04.2004 - 12.2015
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Conducted insertion procedures for Foley catheters.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Led team in organizing CNA schedules.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospital Oncologico
01.2001 - 02.2004
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Florida Community College
Jacksonville, FL

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

License Practical Nurse
Canovanas Puerto Rico
01.2001

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring when necessary
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Patient relationship building
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Light housekeeping
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Care plan implementation

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brightsprings
01.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mayo Clinic
04.2004 - 12.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospital Oncologico
01.2001 - 02.2004

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Florida Community College

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

License Practical Nurse

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