Bridget Escalante
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Forefront Dermatology
Fairfax, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Scribe patient information for dermatologist and PAs to ensure accurate medical records
- Provided post-op wound care to enhance patient recovery and comfort
- Rooming patients and documenting all vital information
- Handled urine specimens, suture removals, injections, and laser treatments
- Clean and stocked exam rooms to maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Answering patient phone calls
Telesitter
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax, VA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored up to 16 patients simultaneously from a central station, ensuring safety and timely intervention.
- Triggered loud room alarms and alerted bedside nurses for immediate response when patients attempted to get up without assistance.
- Provided verbal reminders to patients, reinforcing safety protocols and encouraging compliance with care instructions.
Patient safety associate
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patients closely to prevent falls and risky behaviors.
- Notified nursing staff promptly of patient distress signs and self-harm attempts.
- Engaged with confused or agitated patients to ensure safety and maintain seating.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks like eating, walking, or using the restroom.
Education
Associate of Science -
Northern Virginia Community College
09-2028
High School Diploma -
John R. Lewis HS
Springfield, VA06-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care management
- Suture removals
- Urine specimen handling
- Injections
- Dermatological procedures
- Laser treatment knowledge
- Clinical documentation
- EMR systems (EMR, Epic)
- Patient scheduling
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient mobility assistance
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Forefront Dermatology
09.2023 - Current
Telesitter
Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Patient safety associate
Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Science -
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
John R. Lewis HS