Carla Olalde
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Licensed Vocational Nurse offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kei-Ai Los Angeles
2024.04 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Chiropractic Clinic
2019.04 - 2024.03
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA10.2023
Medical Assisting
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA04.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Diabetes management
- Workflow Coordination
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kei-Ai Los Angeles
2024.04 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Chiropractic Clinic
2019.04 - 2024.03
Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Medical Assisting
American Career College
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