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Christina Bielitz
Registered Nurse
Riverside,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate BSN graduate who passed the NCLEX-RN, with California RN licensure pending issuance and prior experience serving Veterans as a VA Health Technician and Certified Medical Assistant. Brings hands-on clinical preparation across medical-surgical, community, behavioral, pediatric, maternal-newborn, and outpatient settings. Recognized for building trusting relationships with diverse patient populations, providing thoughtful patient education, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care and eager to return to the VA as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care
Portland, OR
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared patients for examinations and documented accurate medical histories, vital signs, weights, and other clinical information.
- Assisted providers with EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, examinations, and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected, labeled, processed, and prepared biological specimens for laboratory transport.
- Documented patient care and services accurately and communicated changes in patient status to support continuity of care.
- Coordinated urgent prescriptions with pharmacies according to provider instructions.
- Maintained clean, organized, and appropriately stocked examination rooms.
- Reduced infection risks by cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, instruments, and patient-care areas.
- Supported clinic operations through telephone communication, data entry, document management, and coordination with laboratory couriers.
Health Technician/Certified Medical Assistant
VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported veteran-centered outpatient care by verifying patient information, identifying the purpose of each visit, and documenting medical histories and vital signs.
- Collected, labeled, and processed laboratory specimens and coordinated ordered testing to support efficient clinic flow.
- Administered authorized medications, monitored patient responses, and promptly communicated relevant findings to the clinical team.
- Performed urinary catheterizations in accordance with established procedures and infection-prevention standards.
- Assisted providers during examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Served as the Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Champion, promoting proper equipment cleaning, disinfection, tracking, and regulatory compliance.
- Served as Unit Timekeeper and maintained accurate employee time and attendance records.
- Monitored clinical inventory and submitted timely replenishment requests to maintain adequate supplies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized examination rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with patients, providers, nurses, and support staff to promote safe, timely, and coordinated care.
Medical Assistant
Legacy Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Portland, OR
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared patients for examinations and procedures, obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs, and collected and processed specimens.
- Educated patients regarding medications, procedures, postoperative care, and treatment-plan instructions.
- Coordinated surgical scheduling, confirmed procedure times with patients, and prepared admission and consent documents.
- Prepared surgical suites, equipment, instruments, and supplies according to provider preferences and procedural requirements.
- Anticipated surgeons’ needs and provided instruments and supplies during office-based procedures.
- Maintained sterile and safe procedural environments by cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing instruments and reusable equipment.
- Processed surgical billing documentation and maintained accurate clinical and administrative records.
- Managed staff assignments and patient schedules to support appropriate clinic coverage and efficient patient flow.
- Trained and mentored new staff regarding procedural workflows, infection prevention, safety standards, and facility policies.
- Monitored and ordered equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Riverside 02.2023 - 08.2026
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA04.2021
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR 08.2019 - 04.2020
Skills
- Nursing assessment and care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Behavioral health nursing
- Community health nursing
- Culturally responsive care
- Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
- EMR/EHR documentation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School — Certificate No. 01-2015.
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - Renewal Date 04/30/2028
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
02.2023 - 08.2026
Health Technician/Certified Medical Assistant
VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Legacy Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
11.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
08.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane