Christina Bielitz
Registered Nursing Student
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Legacy Go Health Urgent Care
Portland, OR
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and nebulizer treatments. .
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
- Call and fax pharmacies to submit stat prescriptions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Health Technician/Certified Medical Assistant
VA Medical Center
Portland , Oregon
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and vital signs.
- RME- Champion and Unit Timekeeper
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and to assist provider with clinic flow.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Performed catheterizations.
Medical Assistant
Legacy Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Portland, Or
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Riverside 02.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA04.2021
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR08.2020
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Simple dressings
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- CPR
- Point of care testing
- Centrifuge experience
- Phlebotomy
- NG/G tube placement
- Female and Male urinary catheterization
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy, Oquirrp Mountain Phlebotomy School - certificate number 01-2015
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - Renewal Date 10/2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
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$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
02.2023 - Current
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 Go Health Urgent Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland