Charisse C. Figuracion
Auburn
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in primary care, internal medicine, and patient-centered support. Seeking admission to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to build upon my strong foundation in patient care, and pursue a long-term goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Passionate about reducing health disparities and supporting underserved populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Pacific Medical Center
Renton
02.2011 - 12.2023
- Supported a panel of patients with chronic conditions in a primary care and internal medicine setting.
- Transitioned into refill coordinator role, ensuring safe, legal, and accurate prescription refills.
- Served as EHR Super User, providing staff training and technical support.
- Safety Champion for the clinic—led drills, responded to emergencies, and maintained safety protocols.
- Active member of the Care Experience and Engagement Committee focused on reducing healthcare disparities and improving staff well-being.
- Floated between specialties such as Cardiology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Dermatology as needed.
Medical Assistant
Hawkins, Foote & Peterson Family Practice
Salinas
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Screen Processor / Quality Inspector
GM Nameplate
Seattle
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Maintained a database of applicant information, processing stages, and outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Pierce College
Puyallup06-2025
Associate of Arts Degree -
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA10.2023
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA03.2008
Nursing Program - Undergraduate coursework
Manila Doctors College
Manila, Philippines01.2008
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Chronic disease management
- Strong communication
- Collaboration
- Safety leadership
- Emergency response
- EHR proficiency
- Technical support
- Committee involvement
- Care experience
- Employee engagement
- Multilingual
- Culturally sensitive care experience
Skills And Leadership
- Patient-centered care & chronic disease management
- Strong communication and collaboration across diverse clinical teams
- Safety leadership and emergency response
- EHR proficiency and technical support
- Committee involvement for care experience and employee engagement
- Multilingual and culturally sensitive care experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Medical Assistant
Pacific Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Hawkins, Foote & Peterson Family Practice
05.2008 - 12.2010
Screen Processor / Quality Inspector
GM Nameplate
09.2007 - 03.2008
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Pierce College
Associate of Arts Degree -
Renton Technical College
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Nursing Program - Undergraduate coursework
Manila Doctors College
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