Alma Rodriguez
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Licensed Practical Nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
California Certified Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
01.2006 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Certified Medication Assistant
Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas
11.2003 - 01.2006
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Certified Medical Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
03.2003 - 11.2003
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- 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.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
Education
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2021
Medical Assisting
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA12.2003
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, CA06.1995
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Simple dressings
- Completing insurance forms
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Care
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
California Certified Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
01.2006 - Current
Certified Medication Assistant
Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas
11.2003 - 01.2006
Certified Medical Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
03.2003 - 11.2003
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Hartnell College
Medical Assisting
Cabrillo College
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School