Barbara Dominguez
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dutiful Healthcare Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in hospitals and community settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Health Care Assistant
Self-employeed
Richmond, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- My only patient is 101 + years old with limited mobility
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Clinica Fe Y Esperanza
5724 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, Tx 77081
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Immersed in Spanish language and moved from using interpreter to conversing directly in local dialect.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
- Educated patients about diseases, treatments and at-home care.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Managed more than 30 patients per day
- Educated patients about diseases, treatments and at-home care
- Collected vital signs and updated records
Medical Doctor Rheumatologist and General Medicine
Hospital Provincial Saturnino Lora
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
09.2010 - 03.2021
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
Primary Medical Doctor
Hosting Country: Venezuela
Estado Portuguesa, Venezuela
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Education
M.D. - Medicina Familiar Y Reumatologia
Facultad De Medicina #2
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba08.2004
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Physical Therapy
- General Housekeeping
- Wound Care
- Direct Supervision
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Transport
- Patient Toileting
- Safety Procedures
- Patient Health Information Access
- Personal Grooming Care
Reading, crafts, physical exercise
I read for pleasure and to my children. Working with crafts is natural for me as I help my daughters with their school projects and to decorate my home. Practicing what I teach my patients is my creed and I exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Clinica Fe Y Esperanza
12.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Health Care Assistant
Self-employeed
07.2022 - Current
Medical Doctor Rheumatologist and General Medicine
Hospital Provincial Saturnino Lora
09.2010 - 03.2021
Primary Medical Doctor
Hosting Country: Venezuela
10.2006 - 10.2008
M.D. - Medicina Familiar Y Reumatologia
Facultad De Medicina #2