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MARIO HERRERA

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional and pre-med student with hands-on experience in emergency, trauma, and surgical care. Skilled in supporting high-acuity patients as an Emergency Department Technician, Operating Room Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a Medical Interpreter certification, ensuring effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department Technician

Endeavor Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with the care of 8+ trauma/critical patients per week, stabilizing and monitoring high-acuity cases.
  • Provided Spanish interpretation for
  • Performed triage: vitals, cardiac monitoring, preparing patients for diagnostics.
  • Proficient in ROCS protocols; assisted with wound care, IVs, splinting, specimen collection.
  • Maintained trauma bay readiness; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.

Intramural Sports Supervisor

Loyola University Chicago
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Supervised intramural events ensuring safety and rule compliance for 200+ participants.
  • Handled incidents, made real-time decisions to ensure participant safety and game flow.

Operating Room Assistant

Loyola University Health System
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepared surgical supplies, assisted team with gowning/gloving, transported patients.
  • Monitored patient recovery, communicated with OR staff, ensured compliance with safety standards.

Pharmacy Technician

Osco Drugs
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Processed prescriptions, insurance verification, HIPAA compliance.
  • Prepared, labeled, and organized medications for pharmacist review.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bienestar Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Processed payments, maintained patient profiles, verified insurance data.
  • Ensured data accuracy and compliance while supporting daily pharmacy operations.

Education

B.S. - Biology

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2025

Skills

  • Trauma & Emergency Care (ROCS)
  • Patient Triage and Monitoring
  • Emergency Response and Stabilization
  • Wound Care and Splinting
  • Specimen Collection and Laboratory Support
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • IV Setup and Assistance
  • OR Room Preparation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Spanish Interpreting & Medical Interpretation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Collaboration in High-Stress Environments
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Orthopedic splinting
  • Emergency medical care

Certification

  • Medical Interpreter
  • BLS/First Aid

Languages

English – Native
Spanish – Native

Awards

Awarded Scholar Grant, Romeoville's Scholar of the Year Scholarship Recipient

Additional Information

50+ hours of medical interpretation training. Supported OR and ER patients by translating procedures and medical information for Spanish-speaking patients.

Timeline

Emergency Department Technician

Endeavor Health
09.2024 - Current

Intramural Sports Supervisor

Loyola University Chicago
08.2023 - 05.2025

Operating Room Assistant

Loyola University Health System
06.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bienestar Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Osco Drugs
05.2021 - 09.2022

B.S. - Biology

Loyola University Chicago

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