Angel Nieto
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in EKG administration, vital sign monitoring, patient intake, and medical charting. Strong focus on HIPAA compliance, patient communication, and accurate clinical support in outpatient settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
State of Heart Recovery
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted State of Heart Recovery clinicians with patient intake and vital sign checks.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Collected, labeled, and stored laboratory specimens to ensure accurate testing results.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within the outpatient setting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Streamlined organization of charts, documents, and supplies to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies for optimal readiness.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Externship Medical Assistant
New Mexico ORTHAPEDICS
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted providers with patient rooming and visit preparation in a healthcare clinic.
- Prepared exam rooms and sanitized equipment to uphold clinic infection control standards and enhance patient safety.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-up calls to ensure continuity of care in a medical office.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and managed patient flow while professionally greeting visitors to create a welcoming environment.
Educational Assistant
Mountainair High School
Mountainair, New Mexico
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Facilitated classroom instruction at Mountainair High School to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted students with assignment questions and daily classroom routines to promote understanding and participation.
- Monitored student behavior in class, hallways, and school activities to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Reinforced lesson directions and guided students through reading and math tasks.
- Helped adapt classroom materials for students with different learning needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountainair High School
Mountainair, NM05-2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Externship
New Mexico Orthopedics 02-2024
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM10-2025
Skills
- Patient intake
- Vital sign monitoring
- EKG testing
- Diagnostic testing
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Wound care
- Infection prevention
- Medical charting
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Injection techniques
- Basic life support training
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Emergency response
- Emergency response
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Accomplishments
- First Aid
- CPR
- HIPPA
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
State of Heart Recovery
05.2024 - Current
Externship Medical Assistant
New Mexico ORTHAPEDICS
01.2024 - 02.2024
Educational Assistant
Mountainair High School
01.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Mountainair High School
Certified Medical Assistant
Externship
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
Carrington College