Alicia Salgado
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cook Childrens
08.2021 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
NRCMA
Rapid Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Locum Tenens Medical Assistant
Cook Childrens
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Floated to new offices to support and teach EMR system
NRCMA
Cook Children's
02.2013 - 08.2019
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Administered vaccines,medications, obtaining and running laboratory specimens.
- Assist with healthy life style, asthma groups and well visit groups
Education
Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Fort Worth, TX08.2012
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
Crowley, TX06.2009
Skills
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Service
- Cultural Awareness
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Charting Expertise
- IV Discontinuation
Certification
NRCMA
BLS/CPR AHA
Baker
I am a home baker, I am self taught. I love that I am able to be creative. My specialty is baking cinnamon rolls.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NRCMA
Rapid Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Cook Childrens
08.2021 - Current
Locum Tenens Medical Assistant
Cook Childrens
08.2019 - 08.2021
NRCMA
Cook Children's
02.2013 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
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