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Nicole Herrington

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

New Licensed Practical Nurse with strong skills in EPIC charting, patient education, lab specimen collection, and in-office procedures. Experienced in assisting complex medical procedures and monitoring vital signs to enhance patient care. And with over 10 years of experience as a medical assistant.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient examinations and in office medical procedures like IUD insertion and removal, Hysteroscopy
    with EMB, Colposcopy, Nexplanon, Leep, etc.)
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems EPIC.
  • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness and necessary supplies.
  • Provided patient education on medications and treatment plans.
  • Collected and processed lab specimens for testing accurately for Quest, LabCorp, and CCF labs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.

Medical Assistant

Florida Women Care
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2018 - 04.2020

Uses Electronic Medical Records Athena
● Measured vital signs, blood pressure, weight and height.
● Assistant the physicians in the exam rooms/ OR Room
● Prepares labs for pick-up by various labs (QUEST, Lab Corp and FWC Lab)
● Assistant the physicians with OB patients and draw the routine blood work for that week of pregnancy.
● Draw OB patient’s blood work for Panorama and Genetic Screening (CF, SMA, and Fragile X). ● Responsible for handling the tasks of organizing and maintaining the office stationery and medical forms (Inbound and Outbound calls, faxing, appointment scheduling, and documentation into patient's medical records).
● Making sure all medical supplies are up to date and supply ordering (Thin-Preps, Cultures,
Vacutainers, Etc)
● Assistant the Physicians with in office procedures (IUD insert and removal, Hysteroscopy
with EMB, Myosure, Novasure, Leep)

Medical Assistant

Broward Health
Margate, Florida
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Uses NextGen and Cerner Electronic Medical Records software.
    ● Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
    ● Gives patients the correct information for Referrals for Specialist offices and Diagnostic Centers.
    ● Assistant the physicians in the exam rooms.
    ● Prepares labs for pick-up by various labs (QUEST, Lab Corp and BHMC) along with Phlebotomy work for our
    Broward Health Grant Patient.
    ● Assistant the physicians with prenatal patients and draw the routine blood work for that week of pregnancy.
    ● Responsible for handling the tasks of organizing and maintaining the office stationary and medical forms (In
    Bound and Outbound calls, Faxing, Appointment Scheduling and Documentation into patient's medical records.
    ● Making sure all medical supplies are up to date (Thin-Preps, Cultures, Vacutainers, Etc)

Family Planning Assistant

Planned Parenthood
Pembroke Pines, Florida
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Prepares clients for examination for different types of procedures.
    ● Prepares clinic area before and after session.
    ● Prepares pap-smears and cultures for pick-up by various labs (QUEST, Lab Corp and CDD).
    ● HIV testing and pre/post
    counseling.
    ● Verify Insurance on NaviCure, Availity, Direct Provider and Molina
    ● Cleans and sterilizes equipment after sessions.
    ● Performs medical tests, such as urinalysis, blood pressure, blood work and pregnancy testing.
    ● Performs all lab controls

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma

Southeastern College
Miami Lakes
10-2022

Medical Assistant - Diploma

Sanford–Brown
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01-2012

Skills

  • EPIC charting
  • Medical procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Florida
11.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant

Florida Women Care
01.2018 - 04.2020

Medical Assistant

Broward Health
10.2014 - 01.2018

Family Planning Assistant

Planned Parenthood
01.2013 - 10.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma

Southeastern College

Medical Assistant - Diploma

Sanford–Brown