Carina Figueroa-Mendez
Graham,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with expertise in electronic health records, patient education, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Kernodle Clinic
Burlington, NC
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs in electronic health records.
- Prepared examination rooms by cleaning and stocking supplies as needed.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk operations efficiently.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Conducted basic laboratory tests and prepared samples for analysis accurately.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with regulations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peak Resources
Graham, NC
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Ensured safe transfer of patients using proper lifting techniques consistently.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Provided direct patient care and support in daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
GED -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, North Carolina, NC06-2010
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory specimen handling
- Medical supply inventory
- Patient care planning
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Infection control
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Confidentiality adherence
- Patient assessments
- Patient documentation
- Telephone etiquette
- Basic life support
- Clinical applications
- Schedule coordination
- Blood pressure measurement
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Inventory and supply management
- Wound care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient relations
- Vital sign monitors
Certification
Medical Assistant Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Kernodle Clinic
01.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peak Resources
01.2020 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital
07.2011 - 11.2011
GED -
Durham Technical Community College