Annabelle Valerio-Perez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and committed caregiver with seven years of clinical experience as a medical assistant in urgent and primary care settings, seeking acceptance to Columbia University's School of Nursing's Masters Direct Entry Program/DNP-FNP.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinical Medical Assistant/Site Supervisor
Essen Healthcare
12.2017 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, vitals, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Managed over 200 patients daily during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 2020-2022)
- Assisted healthcare providers in minor office procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, ear irrigation, wound care, injections and GYN exams.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Conducted community events to promote GYN exams, Colorectal screenings, Annual physicals and COVID-19 vaccines.
- Visited nursing homes and performed annual physical assessments to nursing home staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA and general liability.
- Ordered all medical/office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dwell Family Doctors
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Managed over 65 urgent care patients daily.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed in-house testing such as EKG, Finger stick glucose, Urinalysis, manual pregnancy tests, Strep, Flu and Mononucleosis.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively .
Intern Pediatric Medical Assistant
Pediatrics 2000
12.2015 - 03.2016
- 300hrs of direct patient care to infants and young adults.
- Recorded patient history and personal information.
- Measured vital signs.
- Performed lead and hemoglobin testing.
- Conducted vision and hearing testing.
- Managed VFC ( Vaccine for children) inventory.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Prepare blood/urine samples for laboratory tests.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications under direction of licensed medical provider.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY01.2024
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY10.2015
High School Diploma -
Louis D Brandeis High School
New York, NY06.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Empathy
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish Intermediate level Italian
- Communication
- Compassionate and attentive caregiver
- HIPPA regulations
- Leadership and Delegation
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Phlebotomy and EKG
Certification
CMA- Clinical Medical Assistant.
BLS certification ( CPR and AED)
Honors
- National Honors Society of Leadership and Success ( Sigma Alpha Pi)
Timeline
Lead Clinical Medical Assistant/Site Supervisor
Essen Healthcare
12.2017 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dwell Family Doctors
04.2016 - 12.2017
Intern Pediatric Medical Assistant
Pediatrics 2000
12.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
York College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Louis D Brandeis High School