Lucia Herrera
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with a background in patient care and logistics. Known for strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, ready to leverage expertise to enhance delivery efficiency and ensure compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Ajax Paving Industries
13350 Richkenbacker Pkwy Fort Myers FL 33913
08.2023 - Current
- Operated Class A vehicles to transport materials safely and efficiently across job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and vehicle standards.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for service and vehicle maintenance records.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules and improve route efficiency.
- Translate and oversee truck drivers in same location.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery status and any potential issues.
Medical Assistant
Millennium Physician Group
8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd #200, Fort Myers FL 33919
05.2012 - 09.2023
- Assisted in patient intake and triage, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories.
- Performed routine lab tests and processed specimens, maintaining compliance with quality standards.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care measures, enhancing patient understanding.
- Mentored new medical assistants on procedures and best practices, fostering team development.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing office workflow and patient access to care and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Enhanced team communication by organizing regular staff meetings and sharing updates on patient care protocols.
- Measured patient spirometry.
LPN Intern
Marion E Fether
1454 Madison Ave W, Immokalee, FL
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Assisted in patient care by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted routine health assessments to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new interns on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Order/administer meds, labs and imaging per provider.
- Facilitated successful discharges by preparing necessary paperwork, providing patient education materials, and coordinating transportation arrangements if needed.
- Optimized time management skills while prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency levels.
- Placed NST on expecting mothers according to protocols.
- Set up for procedures in house as: Cryos, LEEPS, Bx, IUD placement and delivery.
- Draw STAT labs per provider request.
Education
Medical Assistant
ABM University
Lehigh Acres, FL06-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL05-2011
No Degree - LPN
Bethune Education Center
Immokalee, FL10-2007
High School Diploma -
Immokalee High School
Immokalee, FL06-2001
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Customer service
- CPR
- Fluent in Spanish
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Ajax Paving Industries
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Millennium Physician Group
05.2012 - 09.2023
LPN Intern
Marion E Fether
03.2007 - 05.2012
Medical Assistant
ABM University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Edison State College
No Degree - LPN
Bethune Education Center
High School Diploma -
Immokalee High School