Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Certification
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Timeline
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Luwendia Legarreta

Luwendia Legarreta

Fredericksburg

Summary

Healthcare professional ready to bring high level of care and support to clients. Track record of enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and empathetic interactions. Team-oriented and reliable, with focus on achieving best outcomes for clients. Proficient in patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and health monitoring.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network Virginia
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided personal care assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed health regimens.
  • Coordinated transportation for client appointments, enhancing access to necessary healthcare services.
  • Documented patient progress and care plans, maintaining accurate records for caregiver continuity.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and care updates.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a safe environment for clients and staff.
  • Supported clients in developing daily living skills, fostering independence and confidence.
  • Engaged clients in social activities, enhancing emotional well-being and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Rappahanock Rapidan Community Services Board
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supported individuals in recovery through active listening and empathy.
  • Facilitated group sessions to promote shared experiences and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored recovery plans.
  • Assisted clients in navigating community resources and support systems.
  • Documented progress notes to track client developments and challenges.
  • Educated clients on addiction recovery processes and available services.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance recovery support skills.
  • Promoted a supportive environment fostering client trust and engagement.
  • Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.

Paralegal

TJC ESQ INC
05.2016 - 03.2019
  • Drafted and filed legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
  • Organized case files and maintained document management systems for efficient retrieval.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and preparing trial exhibits.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, witnesses, and court personnel to facilitate proceedings.
  • Reviewed discovery materials for relevance and accuracy, enhancing case strategies.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Mitchell S. Riffkin, Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2017
  • Drafted and prepared legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
  • Managed case files and maintained organized records for efficient retrieval and review.
  • Conducted legal research to support case strategy and provided summaries of findings to attorneys.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders for effective presentation.
  • Trained junior staff on legal procedures, document management systems, and best practices within the office environment.
  • Reviewed and filed pleadings with courts, verifying accuracy to prevent delays in litigation proceedings.
  • Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court personnel to streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
  • Implemented office workflow improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced turnaround times for document processing.

Medical Corpsman & Certified Pharmacy Technician

United States Army
10.1990 - 10.2003
  • Delivered emergency medical care in high-stress environments, ensuring rapid response and patient stabilization.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify health issues and determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for injured personnel, improving overall mission readiness.
  • Trained and mentored junior corpsmen on advanced medical procedures, fostering skill development and team efficiency.
  • Led after-action reviews to analyze medical responses during missions, identifying areas for improvement and refining protocols.
  • Developed training programs focused on tactical combat casualty care, increasing readiness among unit members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Addiction Studies

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
06-2018

Medical Corspman & Certified Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacology And Toxicology

Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, TX
06-1992

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Compassionate care
  • Sterile Procedures
  • Immunizations, Injections, Phlebotomy
  • Medication Management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical therapy support
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification

Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified IV Technician

Accomplishments

  • Managed both Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacies during complete renovation projects from inception to completion of Ft. Huachuca's base 400 bed hospital's pharmacy.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Peer to Peer Employee Mentoring Program.
  • Achieved strong and team oriented organizational and company cultured dynamics through employee appreciation events and team building exercises.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network Virginia
10.2024 - Current

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Rappahanock Rapidan Community Services Board
09.2021 - 03.2023

Paralegal

TJC ESQ INC
05.2016 - 03.2019

Litigation Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Mitchell S. Riffkin, Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2017

Medical Corpsman & Certified Pharmacy Technician

United States Army
10.1990 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Addiction Studies

Purdue University

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Rhode Island

Medical Corspman & Certified Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacology And Toxicology

Academy of Health Sciences

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