Angela Garza
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care, gain valuable work experience, and grow in clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2021 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs, verify allergies, and health history for patients in clinic
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, verified insurance and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs, spirometry, diabetic foot exams and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens and collected blood specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Administration of medications including injections
Phlebotomy Technician
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2024
Skills
- Bilingual- Spanish
- Direct Patient Care
- Use of Epic System and Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
- Injection Administration
- IV Insertion and Removal
- Specimen Collection
- Accurate Dosages and Medication Administration
- Patient Communication and Education
- PPE Compliance
- Bandage and Wound Care
- Bedside Shift Report
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- BLS certified
- ASCP- Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2021 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
04.2019 - 11.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Greenville Technical College