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Bettina Suarez

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Skilled medical assistant  with extensive experience in the healthcare field. Familiar with recognizing emergencies and life threatning situations. Patient focused with 15+ years of providing quality care to patients of all ages and medical backgrounds.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiovscuale Technician

Universityof New MexicoHspital
Abqueque, NM
05.2016 - Current
  • Monitored screens within hospital for dysrhythmias. High level of personal accountability.
  • Provided EKG's to patients throughout the hospital.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate departmental teams.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting  heart monitors.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius
Rio Rancho, NM
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Measured and recorded patients’ pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Measured and recorded patients’ pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Medical Assistant

DaVita Medical Group - Urgent Care
Albuquerque, NM
08.2008 - 08.2013
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by a physician.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician.
  • Intervened during cardiopulmonary emergencies.

Instructor

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
07.2011 - 03.2012
  • Created guides and course materials that would reiterate lecture information and help students in their study.
  • Tested students on the materials that were presented in workshops and classes.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
  • Collaborated with the department director to create a plan of support for students who took courses during the summer months and over winter break.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
TBD

Certificate Program - Medical Assisting

Bryman College
Torrance, CA
1994

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Team liaison
  • Extremely organized
  • Self-motivated
  • Client assessment and analysis
  • Strong verbal communication

Timeline

Cardiovscuale Technician

Universityof New MexicoHspital
05.2016 - Current

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius
08.2013 - 09.2015

Instructor

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
07.2011 - 03.2012

Medical Assistant

DaVita Medical Group - Urgent Care
08.2008 - 08.2013

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Ashworth College

Certificate Program - Medical Assisting

Bryman College

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