Christine Torres
LVN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bilingual compassionate and caring professional seeking an LVN position that will allow me to utilize my clinical skills, nursing training and hands on experience to further contribute to the provision of quality healthcare, while promoting health and wellness. I am Confident new LVN graduate with an extensive background in healthcare is
seeking a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Eager to grow and further develop my skills while ensuring success for my employer and provide quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back Office Medical Assistant III
UCLA DTLA Primary & Specialty Care
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Currently working at a multi specialty office where we see over 200 patients daily
- Work with Med-Pediatric taking vitals, administering vaccines, giving injections refrigerator logs, POCT ‘s quality control, Venipuncture, HCG’s, urinalysis, POCT hemoglobin A1C,
- Prior authorizations, e-prescriptions, In Basket routing messages to designated person, Triage calls,
- Sports assistant with splinting, bandaging, trigger point setup,
- GI positioning and draping, giving patient stool kits and instructions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected swab samples from patients for laboratory analysis of COVID-19 status.
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Back Office Medical Assistant
UCLA Pediatric Department Westwood- Santa Monica
CA
11.2014 - 03.2019
- Worked in a very busy Pediatric Comprehensive Care Center with different doctors and residents where we saw well over 300 patients.
- I am responsible for e prescriptions refills, taking vitals, EKG’s, calling patients with normal results, setting up Pap Smears, administering vaccines,giving injections, venipunctures, urine pregnancy test, Urinalysis, Lead, glucose check, and hemoglobin ( Pediatric blood draws) Covid swabs, bandaging, wound care, suture removal set up, urinalysis, POCT Hemoglobin, glucose check
Medical Assistant
North East Community Clinic
Bell-Cudahy-Huntington-Park, CA
12.2006 - 11.2014
- Responsible for ordering supplies, administering vaccines, preparing examinations rooms, assisted the doctor in Pap smears, Venipunctures ( butterfly and vacutainer), taking vital signs, charting which include Family Pact patients and CHDP ( Child Health and disability Prevention Program), Glucose and hemoglobin check
- Created and maintained comprehensive databases of patient information, including medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
- Managed incoming orders for medications and ensured timely delivery of products to customers' homes or pharmacies.
- Verified insurance coverage and benefits prior to dispensing medications.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided public health education on reproductive health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.
Medical Assistant
Maternity center of Vermont
12.2002 - 12.2006
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Education
Associates in Vocational nursing -
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA07.2023
Medical assistant diploma -
Bryman College
West Los Angeles , CA2002
Skills
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Electronic Medical Records
- Fluent in Spanish
- IV Discontinuation
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid/CPR
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CPR/BLS (AHA)
- Blood draw
- Associates degree in licensed Vocational Nurse
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Back Office Medical Assistant III
UCLA DTLA Primary & Specialty Care
03.2019 - Current
Back Office Medical Assistant
UCLA Pediatric Department Westwood- Santa Monica
11.2014 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant
North East Community Clinic
12.2006 - 11.2014
Medical Assistant
Maternity center of Vermont
12.2002 - 12.2006
Associates in Vocational nursing -
Pacific College
Medical assistant diploma -
Bryman College
- CPR/BLS (AHA)
- Blood draw
- Associates degree in licensed Vocational Nurse
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