Adriana Santiago
Scotts Valley,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health Internal Medicine
04.2023 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies, recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Medical Assistant
Foot And Ankle Associates
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepping for minor surgeries using proper sterile techniques to ensure patient safety
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight using ATHENA
- Operating X-ray equipment to produce images upon doctors request to help diagnosis of various patient conditions
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lifespan
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with mobilization, health and hygiene, physical fitness, rehabilitation, assistive medical care, and other personal services
- Organized, filled out, and completed necessary paperwork and documentation
- Meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to prescription schedule.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pacific Coast Manor
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Transfer residents from bed to chair, chair to bed, chair to toilet, using Gait Belts, Hoyer Lift or two people transfers while making sure residents are safe and comfortable.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Unitek College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School
05.2019
Skills
- BLS certification
- Charting (Athena,Cerner)
- Vitals
- Time management
- Urinalysis and specimen Collection
- EKG, CPR & Blood Draws
- Injections
- Surgical tray setup
- Instrument Sterilization
- Direct patient care
- Autoclave prep
- X-Ray equipment
- Microsoft
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health Internal Medicine
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Foot And Ankle Associates
01.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lifespan
05.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pacific Coast Manor
04.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School
Medical Assistant -
Unitek College
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