Laura Herrera

Bilingual with 6 years in Nursing with high level acuity patients from Tracheostomy, Gastric tube, sterile procedures, wound vacs/wound care, PICC/Midline care(medication administration) and PIV insertion and care. Medical background for 13+ years Including X-ray tech, phlebotomy, medical assisting, and laboratory technician. Communication and critical thinking are one of my greater strengths. I see myself retiring from the medical field so I am always looking for opportunities for growth within myself and as an employee. 

Implement safety precautions
• IVPB
• Start and discontinue IV
• Complete care and assisting with ADL’s
• Sterile procedures (Foley catheter, wound dressings/Vacs)
• G-Tube feeding/Care/Medication administration
• Monitor I&O’s
• Colostomy care
• Cleansing enema
• Tracheostomy suctioning/Care

Phlebotomy
• Glucose testing
• EKGs
• Injections
• Patient care, teaching
• Assist Physician with procedures
• UA Dip
• In house CLIA testing
• Run Hgb A1c
• Oxygen Administration
• Ear Wash
• Pulmonary Function testing/Spirometry 
• Autoclave
• Schedule patient appointments
• Phone triage
• Maintain Inventory

Patient call-backs
• X-rays
• DOT/Non-DOT physicals
• Assist Physician for procedures
• Run CBC’s, CMP’s, and Lipid panels
• Autoclave

El Centro College
  July 2017- Vocational Nurse
  
  Cedar Valley College
  May 2015- A.S in Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Advanced X-Ray Training Institute
  July 2012- X-ray technician certificate

Training Academy 4 U, LLC
October 2011- Medical Assistant

Ferris High School
May 2010- Diploma