Andrea Perkins-Salas
Waxahachie
Summary
Motivated and compassionate allied healthcare professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to gaining hands-on experience in a medical setting while providing quality patient care. Highly dependable with strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to learning and growing with your company.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Hearing Screener
Pediatrix
06.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory of supplies necessary for successful completion of newborn hearing screenings.
- Performed newborn hearing screenings in hospital and NICU settings using ALGO 5 AABR screening equipment.
- Ensured accurate testing while maintaining infant comfort, safety, and infection-control standards.
- Communicated screening procedures and results clearly, and compassionately, to parents and caregivers.
- Entered and maintained accurate patient data and screening results in TEHDI (Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention) systems.
- Completed patient information updates, follow-up documentation, and referral tracking as required.
- Assisted with billing documentation and verification to support accurate reimbursement.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and hospital personnel to complete screenings prior to discharge.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, and professionalism in a fast-paced clinical environment.
After-School Group Leader
Waxahachie Family YMCA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised children during after-school hours; ensuring safety and providing support.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for the students.
- Planned and led interactive lessons, arts and crafts, and physical activities to promote learning and social development.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to students who needed it.
- Implemented positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to promote discipline, and effectively resolve conflicts among children.
- Maintained accurate attendance records, and ensured program compliance with YMCA policies and safety regulations.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, TX05-2022
Skills
- Professionalism and a strong work ethic
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Courteous and polite
- Medical terminology
- Conversational Spanish
- Organization and time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Health and safety procedures
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Newborn Hearing Screener
Pediatrix
06.2025 - Current
After-School Group Leader
Waxahachie Family YMCA
10.2024 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Navarro College
High School Diploma -
Waxahachie High School