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Erica Lerma

Peoria

Summary

Dedicated Medtech/Cg with a proven track record at Sagewood Acacia Health Care Center, adept in HIPAA regulations and direct patient care. Excelled in specimen collection and patient interaction, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Committed to continual professional development, blending phlebotomy expertise with compassionate care to improve health outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Med Tech/Cg

Sagewood Acacia Health Care Center
06.2018 - Current
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts. responsible for preforming caregiven duties at patient's residents ,as well as nursing & retirement if limited assistance . assisted clients in daily living activities ,escorting clients on daily outing ,escalated and work with CNA on any uncontrollable issues or incidents , revolving promptly .
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnosing illnesses by promptly delivering detailed lab reports.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.

LNA /CNA

Banner Gateway Medical Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Med Tech /Caregiver

Rock Creek Memory Care
03.2010 - 07.2014

responsible for handling medication pass and ordering , meal preparation , personal & hygienic care documented and report client progress , suggested any necessary plan modification in daily communications logs . Maintained constant communications with home manager and office staff with any updates or issues . faxing and file new orders

Skills

  • HIPAA regulations
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient interaction
  • Immunohistochemical testing
  • Patient vital taking
  • Medical record documentation
  • Patient monitoring
  • Infection control protocols
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient care coordination
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care documentation
  • Phlebotomy expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

LNA /CNA

Banner Gateway Medical Center
02.2024 - 02.2025

Med Tech/Cg

Sagewood Acacia Health Care Center
06.2018 - Current

Med Tech /Caregiver

Rock Creek Memory Care
03.2010 - 07.2014
Erica Lerma