LORELY HERRERA
Chula Vista,CA
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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker/Nursing Assistant
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
2023.07 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness
- Advocated for patient rights and well-being by addressing concerns with appropriate supervisory staff, ensuring that all patients received quality care
- Documented client progress in confidential files
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
2018.12 - 2020.05
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Nutritionist
Hospital Del Prado
2014.03 - 2018.08
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
Education
Social Behavioral Studies -
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA08.2018
Bachelor's Degree In Nutritional Science: Nutrition -
Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
Tijuana, Baja California08.2014
Hilltop High School
Chula Vista, CA06.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Safety Management
- Vitals monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Collaborative Problem Solver
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified-AHA
- Pro-ACT Certified
Timeline
Mental Health Worker/Nursing Assistant
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
2023.07 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon
2018.12 - 2020.05
Nutritionist
Hospital Del Prado
2014.03 - 2018.08
Social Behavioral Studies -
Southwestern Community College
Bachelor's Degree In Nutritional Science: Nutrition -
Universidad De Estudios Avanzados
Hilltop High School