Brenda Armijo
Denver,IN
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of great team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Jefferson County Detention Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Blood draws and Injections
- Distributed medications to inmates
- Assisted Charge nurse with wound care and dressing changes
- Performed EKG's
- IV Start
Healthcare Partner
Denver Health Medical Center
02.1994 - 01.2021
- Multi-Specialty Clinic Surgery/Orthopedic
- Assist with splinting/casting wound care, Hand clinic,plastic surgery, podiatry, unna boot clinic, general surgery, neuro surgery, breast clinic etc.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Paladina Healthcare
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
The Urology Center Of Colorado
03.2009 - 01.2014
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Catheter placement and removal
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.1990
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Education
No Degree - Basic Life Support BLS
National CPR Foundation Card
Support@nationalcprfoundation.com12.2023
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant Certification
National Health Association
Westiminster, Colorado03.2021
No Degree - Medical Assistant Certification
Colorado College of Medical And Dental Assistants
1210 Grant Street Denver, Colo. 8020410.1981
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Senior High School
9700 West 8th Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 8021501.1975
Skills
- Customer Service
- Examination Preparation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Orthopedic splints
- Medical Assistant
- Family Education
- EMR / EHR
- Vital Signs Documentation
- CPR AED
- Office Support
- Prioritizing stat orders
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- IV Certification Technician
- Q-map Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Jefferson County Detention Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Paladina Healthcare
05.2015 - 04.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
The Urology Center Of Colorado
03.2009 - 01.2014
Healthcare Partner
Denver Health Medical Center
02.1994 - 01.2021
Phlebotomist
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.1990
No Degree - Basic Life Support BLS
National CPR Foundation Card
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant Certification
National Health Association
No Degree - Medical Assistant Certification
Colorado College of Medical And Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Senior High School
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