Brenda Abrego
Fallbrook,CA
Summary
Medical Assistant III with over 6 years of experience in diverse medical fields including General Medicine, Pediatrics, and Podiatry and Chiropractor. Expertise in patient centered care, clinical support, and health screenings, complemented by strong critical thinking and communication skills. Honored as Team Member of the Year in 2024 and 2025 for outstanding collaboration and dedication to patient care. Bilingual professional committed to enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant III
Neighborhood Healthcare Pediatric
Escondido, California
02.2022 - Current
- Lactation Education Counselor: Guided new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, addressed feeding concerns, and promoted infant nutrition.
- Administered vaccines and medications under provider supervision, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Performed vital signs, hearing tests, developmental screenings, health assessments, growth charts, BMI, blood draws, and helped schedule appointments.
- Supported physicians during examinations, on well-child visits, sick visits, and routine screenings, and minor procedures, and prepared exam rooms to ensure a clean room.
- Provided translation and communication support for diverse families to ensure an understanding of care instructions.
- Documented patient histories, medications, symptoms, and treatment plans in electronic medical records (ECW).
- Coordinated referrals for specialty care, and followed up on treatment compliance.
- Helping in urgent care and doing sports physicals at the high schools.
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare- ELM
Escondido, California
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Performed vital signs, hearing tests, developmental screenings, health assessments, growth charts, BMI, blood draws, collected patient histories, medications, set up for PAP, breast exam, and ensured accurate documentation in ECW.
- Project Dulce: Assisted in patient education and management of diabetes, including glucose monitoring, lifestyle counseling, and care coordination.
- Tattoo Clinic: Conducted pre-screenings and provided aftercare education for patients receiving tattoo removals.
- Annual Wellness Visits (AWV): Facilitated comprehensive Medicare wellness exams, updated health records, preventive screenings, and patient education on chronic disease management.
- Retinal Scanning: Operated retinal imaging equipment to assist in the early detection of diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions.
- Chiropractic Support: Collected and documented patient health history, pain assessments, and progress notes; scheduled patient appointments; managed referrals.
- Podiatry: Supported care for diabetic foot problems, ankle/lower leg injuries, and toenail removal procedures; provided translation services for patients to ensure understanding of treatment plans.
- Helping in urgent care, COVID vaccine clinics, and COVID testing clinics.
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare
Escondido, California
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Collecting vital data, performing physical exams, ordering office supplies, and cleaning and maintaining instruments and medical equipment.
- Answering telephones, greeting patients, and faxing prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Obtaining patient medical history, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, and handling correspondence.
- Scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission, and laboratory services.
- Blood draws, injections, and removing staples and stitches.
- Lab draws, EKG, vision screening, hearing test, urine analysis.
Education
Certification - Lactation Education Counselor
Uc San San Diego Extended Studies
San Diego, CA12-2023
Certification - Medical Assistant
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Guajome Park Academy
Vista, CA06-2011
Skills
- Problem solving
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Multitasking
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- Pressure management
- Computer proficiency, ECW
Accomplishments
- Awarded Team Member of the Year 2024 & 2025
Certification
- L.E.A.P Certification (January 2023)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – Certified
- Mental Health First Aid at Work Certification (June 2024)
- CHDP Audiometric Screening Certification ( February 2022)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Culture Champion Member
- Moral Committee Member
- Safety Team
- Ergo Specialist
Timeline
Medical Assistant III
Neighborhood Healthcare Pediatric
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare- ELM
03.2019 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare
04.2018 - 05.2018
Certification - Lactation Education Counselor
Uc San San Diego Extended Studies
Certification - Medical Assistant
Vista Adult School
High School Diploma -
Guajome Park Academy
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