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YAMIRA HERRERA

Homestead,FL

Summary

. Certified nurse practitioner with expertise the field. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CVICU Nurse

Kendall Regional Medical Center
Miami, FL
12.2019 - Current
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Intermediate Care Nurse

Kendall Regional Medical Center
Miami, FL
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications.
  • Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
  • Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
  • Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
  • Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
  • Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
  • Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.

Education

Masters of Science - Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
01.2019

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Fortis College
01.2018

Pre Nursing Associate -

Miami Dade College
01.2015

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound Management
  • Patient-centered care
  • Patient Examination
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Ventilator care
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Patient Management
  • Patient rights advocacy
  • Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
  • Charting Medication Administration
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Patient Care and Education

Languages

  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Languages

    English
    Professional
    Spanish
    Native/ Bilingual

    Timeline

    CVICU Nurse

    Kendall Regional Medical Center
    12.2019 - Current

    Intermediate Care Nurse

    Kendall Regional Medical Center
    12.2018 - 11.2019

    Masters of Science - Nurse Practitioner

    Walden University

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    Grand Canyon University

    Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

    Fortis College

    Pre Nursing Associate -

    Miami Dade College
    YAMIRA HERRERA