Christina Higinio
MURRIETA,CA
Summary
Compassionate LVN with a strong track record in efficient task completion and high productivity. Expertise in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration. Excellent communication and time management skills contribute to the delivery of high-quality care in dynamic settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric and Gen Med. Medical Assistant III
Neighborhood Health Care
Temecula, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Managed appointment scheduling, patient greetings, and supply orders to enhance operational efficiency.
- Verified appointment times with patients; prepared charts, pre-admission forms, and consent documents.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations by taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, providing counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Collaborated with multiple residences to streamline patient management processes.
Student Nurse, Clinical Rotations
Trellis Post Acute, Jurupa Hills Post Acute
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided wound care, G-tube feedings, and breathing treatments.
- Administered medications while monitoring vital signs for accuracy.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients in behavioral health settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to promote independence.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Fallbrook Community Health Care
Fallbrook, CA
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Scheduled patient appointments via phone and in person for efficient service delivery.
- Led patients to exam rooms, addressing inquiries and preparing them for examinations.
- Prepared treatment rooms by cleaning surfaces and restocking essential supplies.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and physician's instructions for informed consent.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill prescriptions promptly.
- Took vital signs and updated medical histories to ensure accurate patient records.
- Verified appointment times, preparing charts, pre-admission, and consent forms for seamless operations.
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant (Intern)
US HealthWorks Urgent Care and Orthopedics
Murrieta, CA
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Executed clinical procedures and collected patient data for physician interpretation.
- Managed patient flow in front and back offices, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Documented technical treatments in patient records and charts accurately.
- Answered appointment calls to facilitate scheduling and patient inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of rooms for optimal patient safety.
- Conducted interviews to gather medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Performed EKGs, blood draws, and injections on patients as required.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant and Adminstation
San Joaquin Valley College
Temecula, CA2017
Certificate - License Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CASkills
- Data entry and management
- Electrocardiography (EKG) expertise
- Problem-solving skills
- Specimen preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling and coordination
- First aid certification
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy proficiency
- Supply stocking and inventory management
- Housekeeping and maintenance skills
Certification
- License Vocational Nurse : 752075
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- Injection Procedures and Safety
- Venipuncture Procedures and Safety
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education and Training
other
Awarded Healthcare Heroes Honoree 2022 (San Diego Business Journal)
Dedicated to providing care and safety to our young patients along with working during the Pandemic of Covid-19 to help vaccinate our community's.
Timeline
Student Nurse, Clinical Rotations
Trellis Post Acute, Jurupa Hills Post Acute
01.2024 - 03.2025
Pediatric and Gen Med. Medical Assistant III
Neighborhood Health Care
09.2020 - Current
Back Office Medical Assistant
Fallbrook Community Health Care
01.2020 - 09.2020
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant (Intern)
US HealthWorks Urgent Care and Orthopedics
05.2017 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant and Adminstation
San Joaquin Valley College
Certificate - License Vocational Nursing
American Career College
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