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Ana Cristina Huerta

Ana Cristina Huerta

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Technician

Hospital General De Ciudad Valles
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi Mexico
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

  • Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
  • Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
  • Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes occurring in patients' health.

Nurse Assistant

Ciudad De Valles Hospital General
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi Mexico
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to more than 15 patients per shift.
  • Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications.
  • Practiced triage in full waiting rooms by prioritizing treatment of most critically ill and injured.
  • Preparing patients for examination and treatment procedures
  • Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing.

Nurse Intership

Colonia Juarez Health Center
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Helping to control bleeding, watching for signs of complications, performing stitches, applying bandages.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
  • Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores SLP
Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
07.2020

Skills

  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Feeding
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Hygiene Standards
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Patient Admission
  • Specimen Labeling
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • Feeding Tube Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Technician

Hospital General De Ciudad Valles
06.2019 - 07.2021

Nurse Assistant

Ciudad De Valles Hospital General
06.2018 - 06.2019

Nurse Intership

Colonia Juarez Health Center
08.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Instituto De Ciencias Y Estudios Superiores SLP

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