Andrea Garcia
Fort Worth
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
Fort Worth
01.2025 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Conducted patient intake assessments and collected vital signs efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, drawing blood, and administering injections.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in the electronic health record system.
Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Irving
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Developed educational materials for nursing staff on best practices for using Telemetry Monitoring Systems.
- Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient.
Patient Representative
CareNow Urgent Care
Hurst
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted patients in scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and completing paperwork.
- Maintained records of patient interactions, documenting all inquiries and resolutions.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to ensure timely care for patients.
- Conducted follow-up calls to check on the status of discharged patients.
- Prepared daily summaries of patient visits for physicians' review.
- Explained various admission forms and policies, acquiring signatures for consent.
Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
Arlington
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction
- Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Custodian
KBS Services
Fort Worth
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Head Custodian
KBS Services
North Richland Hills
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
Receptionist
St.Rita Catholic Church
Fort Worth
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology (Pre-Medicine)
Tarrant County College District
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX04-2025
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Uplift Education CMA Program
Fort Worth, TX08-2024
High School Diploma -
Uplift Summit International High School
05.2021
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Positive Team Player
- Supply Inventory Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Productivity and Team-Management
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Willingness to learn
- EPIC/ Eperity Program experience
- CPR
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 08/2021, 08/2023, 8/2025
Medical Assistant 2024
Languages
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
- English, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
08.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Patient Representative
CareNow Urgent Care
03.2023 - 02.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2022 - 03.2023
Custodian
KBS Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
Receptionist
St.Rita Catholic Church
06.2020 - 11.2020
Head Custodian
KBS Services
11.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Psychology (Pre-Medicine)
Tarrant County College District
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
The University of Texas At Arlington
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Uplift Education CMA Program
High School Diploma -
Uplift Summit International High School
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