This October, we are proud to recognize Sue Moos, RN, as LVIM’s Volunteer of the Month. Sue has dedicated 413 hours as a Clinical Assistant, contributing $13,600 in service value to our clinic. With an impressive 50-year nursing career that includes experience as a school nurse and an operating room nurse, Sue brings incredible expertise and compassion to LVIM. In addition to her role here, she volunteers at Lakeland Community Theater and Chrissy’s Ghost Parties in Plant City, showing her passion for giving back to the community in multiple ways.

Sue’s favorite part of volunteering at LVIM is the opportunity to interact with our patients and reconnect with former colleagues from Watson Clinic. She describes the care at LVIM as “top-notch,” and we are incredibly grateful for her dedication and contributions to our mission. Thank you, Sue, for all that you do to make a difference in the lives of our patients!

When LVIM posted the position of Medical Assistant, more than 25 qualified applicants responded; however, Taquilla quickly rose to the top!

In her recent professional experience, Taquilla helped open the WalMart Health Center in Plant City. She developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures, oversaw compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA regulations, provided excellent patient care, managed inventory, and so much more!  Taquilla also comes to us with many years of experience as a medical assistant trainer.

As LVIM’s Medical Assistant, Taquilla’s primary responsibility will be to train volunteer Medical & Clinical Assistants, ensuring that all clinical administrative tasks such as taking patient health histories, preparing exam rooms, assisting practitioners during patient exams, and collecting vital signs are completed with care.

When asked to describe the difference between good and exceptional, she responded, “Good is when you need a little help.  Exceptional is when you have it!”

We are excited to welcome Taquilla and add her exceptional expertise to our team!

Taquilla’s first day with LVIM will be September 9th; she will be in the clinic full-time, Monday through Friday.

 

Nancy has volunteered with LVIM three days a week since April, giving her time, expertise, and passion in support of the APRNs and MDs in the clinic. Before volunteering with LVIM, Nancy served as an LPN at Life Care Center of Winter Haven for nearly six years. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she also spent day and night working to vaccinate the community. With 50 years of nursing experience, her heart for healthcare is giant!

Nancy loves her eight dogs, her many friends, bringing joy to others, music, and our community.

In her role as Office Nurse, Nancy’s primary responsibility will be to provide support to family practice providers by facilitating seamless communication and coordination among the healthcare team. She will assist providers in attending to their tasks, triaging patients, following up on orders, and facilitating the overall flow of the clinic. The Office Nurse will also provide patient care across all age groups, administer medications, educate patients and families, document relevant information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and train volunteer triage nurses to ensure they are prepared to effectively support the clinic’s operations.

Nancy joined our team on August 22nd and will be in the clinic full-time,      Monday through Friday.

We are delighted to announce Tracy Carter as LVIM’s Volunteer of the Month for August! Tracy has been a dedicated volunteer since January 2024, serving as a Patient Escort, Patient Scheduler, and Receptionist. Her commitment is evident in the 300 volunteer hours she has contributed, valued at $9,924.27.

Tracy’s journey to Florida began in 1997 when she moved from Scotland in search of new opportunities. With a background as a Food Service Director and Chef Manager, she now runs her own successful catering business. Beyond her professional life, Tracy enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, and participating in a women’s 10-pin bowling league.

For Tracy, the best part of volunteering at LVIM is the joy she feels from helping others. She finds that making a positive impact on people’s lives brings happiness to her own. We are incredibly grateful for Tracy’s hard work and dedication, and we celebrate her as a true asset to our team!

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is hiring a new Medical Assistant to join their team. The position is vital for ensuring seamless patient care and supporting healthcare providers. The Medical Assistant (MA) will train and supervise clinical volunteers, helping them perform essential medical assistant and clinical assistant duties. When volunteers are unavailable, the MA will step in to maintain the high standard of care LVIM is known for. Responsibilities include handling both administrative and clinical tasks such as maintaining patient records, preparing examination rooms, assisting physicians during exams, and collecting vital signs and past medical history. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of clinical experience and hold certification as a Medical Assistant, though EMTs, Paramedics, and LPNs will also be considered.

Salary range is $38,000 – $45,000 and will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Paid time off and benefits are included.

Apply HERE!