Leonila Heras, RN, BSN, PHN
Pomona
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with Grifols-Biomat USA Plasma Center, skilled in emergency response and patient education. Proven ability to enhance donor flow and ensure safety through effective health screenings and collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, delivering compassionate care while managing medical records and conducting health education initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grifols-Biomat USA Plasma Center
Upland
08.2017 - Current
- Administered physical examinations, assessed medical records and confirmed donor qualifications for plasma donation.
- Delivered donor counseling on unacceptable screening test results and health education
- Collaborated with healthcare team to manage donor flow and maintain center efficiency.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Registered donors in Covid-19 program for life-saving plasma for pharmaceutical application
- Directed vaccine program, administering Hepatitis B and Flu vaccines to employees.
TCAB Volunteer
Cedars-Sinai Transfer Care at Bedside Program
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted patient-safety rounds focusing on fall prevention, hand-hygiene education, and discharge board knowledge
- Documented patient interactions and updated records for staff review.
- Educated families about care procedures and available resources.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during their stay.
Student Volunteer
Keck Hospital of USC
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed hourly rounds and provided comfort and support to patients.
- Coordinated project files to support projects and enhance team success.
- Created brochures and flyers used for marketing school programs and special events.
Lab Tech
Business Information Technology Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted students with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Public Health Nurse
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA01.2015
Skills
- Bilingual: English, Spanish
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Health screening
- Patient education and counseling
- Medical record management
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 95082105, California Board of Registered Nursing
- Public Health Nurse Certificate, 559927, California Board of Registered Nursing
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association
- Electrocardiograph
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grifols-Biomat USA Plasma Center
08.2017 - Current
TCAB Volunteer
Cedars-Sinai Transfer Care at Bedside Program
08.2013 - 06.2014
Student Volunteer
Keck Hospital of USC
07.2010 - 01.2012
Lab Tech
Business Information Technology Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Public Health Nurse
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
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