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Janis Herrera

RN
Victorville

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

St. Mary's Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Barstow Community Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Victor Valley Global Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Streamlined processes for documentation, ensuring accurate charting that facilitated timely decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2001 -

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -

Victor Valley Community College
Victorville, CA
05.2001 -

Associate in Science And Mathmatics -

Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

    Basic life support (BLS)

    Advanced life support (ALS)

    Health promotion

    Clinical judgment

    Compassion and empathy

    Patient management

    Nursing staff leadership

    Staff supervision

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical

Victor Valley Global Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020

RN

St. Mary's Medical Center
02.2015 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

Barstow Community Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
05.2001 -

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -

Victor Valley Community College
05.2001 -

Associate in Science And Mathmatics -

Barstow Community College
05.2001 -

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