Tatum Heredia
Tacoma,WA
Summary
New graduate nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Tacoma Community College and hands-on experience in neonatal intensive care at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Brings a strong foundation in patient safety, developmental care, clinical assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration, along with several years of healthcare experience in pediatric and procedural settings. Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to infants and supporting their families.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN Preceptorship
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Provided developmentally appropriate care for premature and critically ill neonates under RN supervision.
- Monitored cardiorespiratory status and oxygen saturation and communicated clinical concerns to the RN.
- Supported thermoregulation, feeding, and routine neonatal care.
- Followed infection prevention practices and NICU patient safety protocols.
- Completed a quality improvement project focused on reducing non-actionable monitor alarms and improving patient safety.
Medical Assistant
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Federal Way, Washington
09.2023 - Current
- Provide patient care while they are under anesthesia
- Provided post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assisted during endoscopy procedures, enhancing provider workflow
- Supported efficient room turnover by preparing equipment and ensuring cleanliness between procedures
- Perform sterile technique in procedures
- Conducted instrument sterilization post-procedure, maintaining readiness for future use
Medical Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Roomed patients aged 0-25 while obtaining and charting vital signs to support accurate patient assessments
- Performing Point of Care testing such as urine testing, A1C, blood tests
- Ensured organized and fully stocked rooms to facilitate efficient clinic operations, providing chart prep, and assisting in procedures
- Assisted in maintaining clinic flow by coordinating tasks and supporting staff across various clinics
- Answered phone calls across multiple clinics, leveraging knowledge of each specialty to provide effective patient support
- Taught and coached coworkers on best practices
Senior Medical Assistant
Pacific Northwest Fertility
Seattle, WA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted from Medical Assistant to Senior Medical Assistant due to effective leadership and quick learning abilities
- Worked efficiently under pressure during procedures while maintaining a professional and caring demeanor toward patients
- Understand that providers need to maintain a workflow and work great with accommodating for each provider
- Efficiently work under pressure during procedures and maintain a professional and caring persona to patients
- Understand that providers need to maintain a workflow and work great with accommodating for each provider
Medical Assistant
All Inclusive Medical Services
Carmichael, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Selected for employment based on outstanding performance during externship due to quality of work, speed in acquiring new skills and communication
- Efficiently perform urinalysis, visual acuity test, autoclaving, audiograms, and EKGs
- Manage a medical front desk in areas of manual and computerized scheduling using EPIC
- Managed medical front desk, coordinating manual and computerized scheduling using EPIC to ensure smooth patient flow
- Obtained medical transcriptions from physicians while efficiently collecting and processing patient co-payments
- Strictly adhere to all safety, infection prevention and HIPAA regulations and standards
- Completed referrals and review charts to ensure the right code for the diagnosis is used
- Completed referrals and reviewed charts to ensure the right code for the diagnosis is used
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA 01.2025 - 09.2026
Medical Assistant Diploma -
MTI College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EPIC proficiency
- IV therapy and venipuncture
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Basic life support (BLS) and CPR certification
- Time management and prioritization
- Interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity in patient care
Licensure & certifications
Washington State RN License — Active
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
Medical Assistant Certification — Active
Volunteer
Eskaton, Volunteer, Sacramento, CA, 2017-08, 2018-10, Organized activities for the enjoyment, intellectual stimulation, and psychological well-being of residents
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN Preceptorship
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
07.2026 - 09.2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
01.2025 - 09.2026
Medical Assistant
Virginia Mason Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Seattle Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Medical Assistant
Pacific Northwest Fertility
04.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
All Inclusive Medical Services
01.2021 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant Diploma -
MTI College