CINDY MENDEZ
Vivante
Orange,CA
1
Language
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Certification
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate Certified Medical Assistant and caregiver with 10+ years of combined experience in urgent care, family medicine, senior living, and in-home respite care. Brings strong clinical skills, dependable safety-focused care, and a calm, respectful approach when supporting patients, older adults, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
Work History
RESPITE CAREGIVER
4 Months- Provide individualized in-home respite care, companionship, and safety supervision for clients on the autism spectrum.
- Support established routines and activities that promote comfort, social interaction, and independence.
- Communicate observations and changes in needs or behavior respectfully with families and the care team.
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
2 Years 3 Months- Assist residents with daily living, mobility, meals, personal care, and medication support according to care plans.
- Provide memory-care redirection, companionship, emotional support, and close monitoring to maintain safety and dignity.
- Document care accurately and report changes in resident condition to appropriate team members.
BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
7 Years 4 Months- Supported physicians with examinations and treatments, including injections, suture removal, wound care, and EKGs.
- Completed intake, vital signs, medical histories, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clinical documentation.
- Prepared exam rooms, sterilized instruments, maintained supplies, and followed infection-control and HIPAA standards.
- Coordinated appointments and patient communication and trained new staff on office procedures and patient care.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
1 Year 1 Month- Performed patient intake, vital signs, laboratory testing, appointment scheduling, and administrative support.
- Explained care instructions and prepared or administered medications as directed by the physician.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
- Honor Roll, Leadership, Dean's List, Perfect Attendance | Certified Medical Assistant | CPR & AED Training (BLS)
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Bilingual
Medical documentation
Office administration
Team collaboration
Clinical documentation
Wound care assistance
Communication proficiency
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Analytical decision-making
Microsoft Word
Phlebotomy techniques
Laboratory procedures
Training and mentorship
Patient scheduling
Appointment setting
Sterilization procedures
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Patient oral care
EHR (Office Ally)
Scheduling coordination
Problem solving
Time management
Vital signs monitoring
Medical terminology proficiency
Quick problem solver
Direct patient care
Medical office management
Patient assessment
HIPAA compliance
Attention to detail
Electronic health records management
Insurance verification
Laboratory specimen collection
EKG administration
Calm under duress
Medical supply inventory
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant, CPR & AED Training (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
RESPITE CAREGIVER
CHOC Children's
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
Vivante
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Advance Urgent Medical Group
03.2017 - 07.2024Read More
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
St. Mary Family Medicine Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2017Read More
UEI College
Medical Assistant Program
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