ERICA HUERTA
Wilder,ID
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive nursing experience, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, preventative health care, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
School District Nurse
Wilder School District
Wilder , ID
08.2015 - Current
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and staff while maintaining compliance with HIPPA and FERPA regulations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as natural disasters or outbreaks of infectious diseases.
- Collaborated with local health department on school-based wellness initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyles among students.
- Performed physical assessments such as vital signs, height, weight measurements, head-to-toe assessments, and vision, hearing screenings.
- Educated students, parents, and staff on disease management, nutrition, medication compliance, and infection control.
- Identified potential public health threats by conducting surveillance activities within the district.
- Provided primary and preventive health services to individuals and families in the community.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients with chronic diseases or complex medical conditions.
- Fostered multidisciplinary team collaboration to enhance patient-centered care.
- Advocated for students and families in need of resources within our district.
- Managed referrals to specialists, ensuring appropriate and timely access to healthcare services.
- Attended continuing education classes or conferences related to advancements in public health nursing techniques.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Covid Data Tracker
Southwest District Health
Caldwell, ID
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Generated reports and provided analysis of project metrics, including cost, timelines and resources used.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify trends and provide recommendations for future improvements.
- Effectively lobbied for patients by furnishing required paperwork on recommended quarantine durations, facilitating a secure reintegration into the workplace.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards when implementing new protocols or procedures related to tracking operations.
- Created detailed documentation regarding processes related to tracking operations.
- Facilitated communication between different teams involved in a given project's lifecycle.
- Maintained accurate records of all project-related activities, tasks and deadlines.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently while ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate cross-functional activities related to tracking initiatives.
- Performed quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy throughout the tracking process.
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review project status and identify any issues or areas for improvement.
Medical Interpreter
Terry Reilly Health Services
Homedale , ID
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided clear and accurate interpretation services to patients and their families, effectively conveying phrasing and intention related to the subject.
- Enhanced understanding between parties by converting dialogue and capturing the intended meaning of the original speaker, while recognizing the limitations in translating idiomatic expressions and informal language.
- Provided necessary help to patients with both written and oral communication.
- Facilitated patient comprehension by providing language assistance during appointments
- Applied ethical, legal, and professional guidance when interpreting.
LPN-Clinic Manager
Terry Reilly Health Services, Homedale Idaho
Homedale , ID
01.1991 - 01.2015
- Oversaw the coordination of medical assistants' schedules
- Worked together with a team of RNs, clinicians, and administration
- Managed the coordination of ordering clinic supplies and scheduling immunizations.
- Implemented and supported efficient time management techniques to optimize staffing levels within the team.
- Consistently submitted accurate and timely monthly immunization reports.
- Ensured accurate recording of temperature logs for temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines, in addition to conducting quality control assessments
- Supervised sterilization
- Facilitated productive discussions during clinic staff meetings
Obstetrics /Operational Research Assistant
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
11.1989 - 11.1992
- Enhanced patient care by incorporating state-of-the-art technology for high-risk pregnant individuals during my tenure with the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine of Reproductive Sciences.
- Employed cutaneous pulse pressure monitoring to assess treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with lead head management to incorporate newly developed non-invasive technology, enhancing delivery outcomes.
- Effectively contributed to the publication of a notable article highlighting the successful use of innovative technology for improved delivery outcomes, published in The Maternal Fetal Medicine Journal.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior University
Albany, NY05.2023
Associates - Liberal Arts
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05.2015
Associates - Biology Healthcare
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05.2015
LPN - Nursing
Los Angeles Unified School
City Of Los Angeles, CA05.1989
Skills
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Quality Assurance Process Optimization
- Effective Communication
- Activity Coordination
- Nurse Clinical management
- Emergency Response
- Nursing protocols
- Patient Care and Health Education
- Compliance Oversight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Covid Data Tracker
Southwest District Health
05.2020 - 08.2020
School District Nurse
Wilder School District
08.2015 - Current
Medical Interpreter
Terry Reilly Health Services
01.2011 - 08.2015
LPN-Clinic Manager
Terry Reilly Health Services, Homedale Idaho
01.1991 - 01.2015
Obstetrics /Operational Research Assistant
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
11.1989 - 11.1992
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior University
Associates - Liberal Arts
College of Western Idaho
Associates - Biology Healthcare
College of Western Idaho
LPN - Nursing
Los Angeles Unified School
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