Yahaira Lliguicota
Allentown,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with four years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at delegating and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments while simultaneously implementing safety awareness. Offering expertise with trauma and bariatric specialty
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke’s Hospital
Allentown, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Prevented complications for freshly post-operative bariatric patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated bariatric patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital
Hummelstown
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Cared for spinal cord injury patients spasticity, pain, bowel, and bladder function
- Enhanced new cognitive, communication, and behavioral strategies
- Worked closely with physical and occupational therapist to maximize strength, balance, and mobility
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to improve vision, speech, and/or swallowing difficulties in brain injury patients and stroke patients
- Address psychological, emotional, and social difficulties while exploring and adapting to new equipment and technologies to increase independence
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
Jefferson Abington Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Took on charge nurse role in addition to designated assignment in a 30 bed unit during challenging times
- Provide physical and psychological support to COVID patients and families
- Advocated for patient's right for pain management, safety, and progress of care
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed
- Promoted safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and fall prevention strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Jefferson College of Nursing
Philadelphia05.2020
Skills
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Patient Education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 03/2025
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, 04/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke’s Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
Jefferson Abington Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Jefferson College of Nursing