Maira Herrera

Will complete 162 hours.

• I have been trained to work in the float pool
• I quickly adapt to departments I am floated to such as Radiology, Pediatrics, Adult Family Medicine, Surgery, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, and Podiatry
• Assisted medical staff with minor surgical procedures
• Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician

• Delivered hands-on patient care through vital sign tracking, medication distribution, catheter handling, NG tube upkeep, and wound treatment
• Provided critical support in fast-paced environments, focusing on accurate medication distribution, emergency response, and patient advocacy

• Provided patient education on insulin administration
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing administrative tasks like answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and following up on lab results

• Supported urologists in conducting minor surgical procedures related to urology care, including cystoscopies, vasectomies, and biopsies
• Offered emotional support and guidance for patients navigating challenging diagnoses and recovery processes

• Coordinator of the program, Every Woman Counts, ensuring on-time scheduling of mammograms for women
• Assisted in minor surgeries such as IUD insertions or endometrial biopsies