Luke Leonard Heron
Summary
Motivated pre-medical student and certified EMT with military leadership experience. Contributed 185 hours of volunteer service in hospital settings, enhancing patient care and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical support and ongoing professional development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted cardiology and Emergency Department staff with patient care activities
- Supported transport and comfort of patients during hospital visits
- Observed clinical workflows and patient care environments
- Maintained patient confidentiality and professional conduct in clinical settings
- Contributed 185 hours of volunteer service to improve patient care experiences.
Education
Associate of Science for Transfer (A.S-T) - Biology
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA09-2028
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs measurement
- Basic life support knowledge
- Infection Control
- Responding to emergencies
- Crisis Management
- Patient Interaction
- Patient Transport
- Electronic documentation
- Time management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Communication under pressure
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification, 01/05/26
- EMT Certification, 03/30/26
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician 05/09/26
Emergency Medical Training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program, West Coast EMT, 03/30/26, Patient assessment (primary and secondary survey), Vital signs monitoring, Airway management and oxygen administration, Trauma and medical emergency response, APGAR scoring and neonatal assessment
Military Service
United States Marine Corps | Active Duty/Reserve, Sergeant (E-5) | 01/11/21 - Present
Conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Combat Lifesaver (CLS) training
Applied emergency casualty care principles during realistic field training exercises, prioritizing rapid assessment, lifesaving interventions, and coordinated evacuation
Led and supervised Marines in communications and fire direction control operations
Managed training exercises and operational readiness
Mentored junior Marines in professional development and performance
Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Summer 2026
Conducted Research on Nickel-Catalyzed carbon-carbon cross-coupling reactions. Performed organic synthesis and data collection.
Accomplishments
- Honor Graduate, Marine Corps University (2026)
- Dean's Honors list Rio Hondo (Spring 2026, Fall 2025)
- President's list American Military University (2025)
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Science for Transfer (A.S-T) - Biology
Rio Hondo College