Celestina Archibeque
Albuquerque
Summary
Over 7 years of experience in patient care and health records management, including a key role at Raymond G Murphy VHA. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and deliver compassionate service, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and safety. Proficient in medical equipment operation and effective communication, contributing to streamlined healthcare operations. Strong foundation in medical terminology and patient care techniques, dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and healthcare outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Health Technician
Raymond G Murphy VHA
06.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted routine diagnostic tests and maintained accurate records of results.
- Assisted in the management of patient intake processes to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews through adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines within the healthcare facility.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Safely administered flu vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Scrub providers later lost and called patients to remind of upcoming appointments and order labs.
Home Health Aide
Amber care Home Health
08.2022 - Current
- My responsibilities include helping patients with ADL's, such as eating, bathing, dressing and toileting, ensuring patient comfort by changing, bedding, and push positioning. Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises and other skin issues and reported and documented. Documenting blood pressure, temperature and pulse as ordered and as needed. Perform care plan documentation to effectively implement personal care, dietary needs, and ADL requirements. Helped the patient gather urine samples for testing and sending out. Prepped patients for procedures and examinations the night or day before, such as NPO status, Hibiclens shower, medication management, and ensuring patients had all required documents. Kept patients' medical supplies stocked and rotated, and ensured supplies were not expired. Verified stock levels with management to ensure patients had needed medical supplies. Advocating for patients needs appropriate management.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Podiatry Health Technician
Raymond G Murphy VHA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform foot care procedures such as nail trimming and callus removal. Collect and record medical histories and vital signs. Educate patients on proper foot care and post-treatment guidelines. Perform a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients. Perform a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are non-invasive. Writes history, findings and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format. Setting up instrument trays and finalize preparation of sterile fields for minor procedures. Preparing podiatry work up as required with the knowledge of using Vista R1, CPRS and VSE. Time outs are to be done for Orthopedics and Podiatry. Specializing in removing stitches and staples for patients after their post op healing and instruct patients of discharge / after care procedures. Scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling patient appointments and/or consults. Entering no-show information. Monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources. Participating in team huddles and team meetings to manage and plan patient care setting priorities and deadlines and adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs and monitoring pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g. X-Ray, Lab Work). Managing electronic wait list to verify and validate accuracy and resolve issues.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive care.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with medical teams to prioritize patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately for continuity of care.
- Assessed patient vital signs regularly, alerting appropriate staff members of any abnormalities or concerning changes.
- GS6-2 Full-Time 40 hours a week
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Raymond G Murphy VHA
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained proper cleanliness to all areas of the hospital and/or safety procedures. Store and deliver all necessary supplies used within the sanitation operations. Contributed both individually and within a group to ensure that all daily work activities are accomplished in a timely manner. Communicated effectively with co-workers, customers, staff and patients always. Used communication systems accurately and efficiently, this includes the computer, phone system and paging systems.WG-2-2 I work full-time at 40 hours a week Cleaning OR rooms and other sterilized areas.
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Reduced hazardous waste generation through implementing effective waste minimization strategies.
- Reduced room turnaround time, coordinating with team members efficiently.
- Maintained high standards of sanitation by following cleaning procedures consistently.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- WG2-3 Full-Time 40 hours a week
Housekeeping
Presbyterian Hospital PRMC
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Removing medical waste from the exam rooms, cleaning windows, keeping foot traffic areas clear, changing bed sheets and sweeping and vacuuming the floors, mopping up spills, emptying trash and removing debris from hallways. Learning the different types of floor machines, how they work and which machine is used for what type of floor. Experience in working in Labor and Delivery, Medical floor and ICU units. I worked 40 hours a week full time
Home Health Aide
Inteli-care LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Serve as a companion to clients. Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc. Managed medications prepare meals. Interpersonal skills such as patience and listening. Track client's behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors informed. While employed. Maintain clinical data collection/documentation having to know my patient's health information and health insurance. Managed medical information for patient education and discharges including information about client's health condition, medication, follow up care. Obtained specimens as ordered and ensured specimens arrived accurately. Ensured that the patient is kept happy and comfortable with their well-being. Documenting and following instructions and making sure the patient gets proper care and the resources they need.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Food Service Worker
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Front End Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Grocery Store
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed a variety of duties, which included exceptional customer service skills. Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to their vehicles, described highlights and benefits to help guide their purchasing decisions. Organized merchandise accordingly. Respond proactively and positively to rapid change. Worked 20 hours a week at part time
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment by promptly returning carts to designated areas, ensuring easy access for shoppers.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Contributed to positive customer interactions by remaining professional and patient while handling inquiries or complaints.
- Aided cashiers in efficiently processing transactions, unloading shopping carts, and bagging items according to customer preferences.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Career Step
High School Diploma - undefined
Clovis High School
Clovis, NM05.2015
Skills
- I have 9 years of expertise in providing care to patients I can handle multiple assignments and prioritize as needed to ensure that my commitments to complete tasks are honored I can demonstrate the ability to use the computer with exceptional written and verbal communication skills I account for accuracy Liability and fulfillment
- Medical equipment operation
- Health records management
- Patient safety
- Medical charting
- First aid
- Health screenings
- Health information
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical support
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical procedures
- Patient interaction
- Basic life support
Timeline
Primary Care Health Technician
Raymond G Murphy VHA
06.2025 - Current
Podiatry Health Technician
Raymond G Murphy VHA
10.2023 - 01.2024
Housekeeping
Presbyterian Hospital PRMC
09.2022 - 04.2023
Home Health Aide
Amber care Home Health
08.2022 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Raymond G Murphy VHA
07.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Inteli-care LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
Food Service Worker
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2016 - 05.2016
Front End Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Grocery Store
11.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Clovis High School
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Career Step