Yahaira Lliguicota
Allentown
Summary
Experienced Nurse skilled in providing comprehensive care across various specialties, including trauma and bariatrics. Enhanced patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and education, while mentoring colleagues to uphold clinical excellence. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment and improving care processes to achieve departmental goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
09.2025 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and workflows.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple departments.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke’s Hospital
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
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
- Addressed 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
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Assumed charge nurse role in 30-bed unit while managing designated assignment during critical periods
- Delivered physical and psychological support to COVID patients and their families to enhance care experience
- Supported patients in accessing necessary pain management and safety measures
- Monitored post-operative patients closely to identify issues and provide prompt intervention.
- 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
- Surgical care
- Tracheostomy management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Wound management
- Care coordination
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 06/2026
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, 04/2028
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2025 - Current
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