CARINA VILLATORO
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical record management. Supported physicians and coordinated patient flow to enhance clinical operations and compliance with safety standards. Aiming to advance into a management role to drive team leadership, improve workflows, and deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
SUMMIT HEALTH
New Hyde Park, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on medication and diet, clarified physicians' orders, and answered questions thoroughly to enhance understanding
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Performed laboratory procedures such as drawing blood, preparing specimens for testing, and performing EKGs.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to create engaging, patient-focused environment
- Streamlined patient flow by organizing schedules and efficiently preparing examination rooms, contributing to reduced wait times
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Documented visits using Electronic Medical Records system.
Lifestyle Director Intern
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING
Westbury, NY
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Organized diverse events, including holiday parties, movie nights, outdoor adventures, and field trips, fostering a sense of community.
- Collaborated with departments to execute events, enhancing community engagement and participant satisfaction.
- Developed and coordinated fitness and wellness programs and services.
- Taught fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, and general fitness of participants.
- Provided individual support and counseling in general wellness and nutrition.
- Managed and oversaw fitness and recreation facilities, ensuring safe, and clean facilities and equipment.
- Delivered customer service while interacting with community members, contributing to positive experiences and member retention.
Certified Medical Assistant
NORTH SHORE CARDIAC IMAGING
New Hyde Park, NY
11.2015 - 07.2022
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients by providing instruments, materials, administering injections, and removing sutures.
- Informed patients about their conditions and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Conducted physical examinations on patients with assistance from physicians or nurses.
- Documented patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records to ensure accurate tracking of patient care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens, logged specimens, and prepared them for testing.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
Medical Assistant Extern
GARDEN OB-GYN
Lake Success, NY
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted doctors and nurses with patient care, including taking vital signs, administering injections, and drawing blood.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses, ensuring accurate results for patient assessments.
- Prepared and maintained treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for efficient care.
- Cultivated patient trust through compassionate care during visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health Candidate
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2026
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts & Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05-2019
Certificate in Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute
Garden City, NY07-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Scheduling
- Indirect/Direct Patient Care
- Patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Specimen processing
- EMR / EHR
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Medical terminology
Languages
Spanish, Bilingual
Timeline
Lifestyle Director Intern
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING
03.2025 - 05.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
SUMMIT HEALTH
08.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
NORTH SHORE CARDIAC IMAGING
11.2015 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant Extern
GARDEN OB-GYN
06.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health Candidate
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts & Science
Nassau Community College
Certificate in Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute