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Clarissa Verastegui

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate, detail-oriented nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in critical care and a background as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Seeking to leverage clinical expertise, adaptability, and strong patient care skills in a position as a Registered Nurse upon graduation in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Generations Home Health and Hospice Care
2018.06 - 2023.08
  • Provided compassionate care to terminally ill patients in patient homes, assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
  • Administered medications and performed EKGs under physician supervision.

Certified Medical Assistant

Visiting Physicians Association
2022.05 - 2022.08
  • Traveled with a Nurse Practitioner to provide care for patients in their homes and skilled nursing facilities.
  • Administered medications, performed EKGs, and assisted with minor procedures.
  • Adapted quickly to limited resources and constantly changing healthcare environments in underserved communities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio
12.2024

Clinical Experience

Professional Leadership Capstone: Immersion Clinicals

Northeast Methodist Emergency Department, San Antonio, TX  - 108 Hours (Aug. - Sept. 2024)

  • Assisted in critical patient care: administered medications, performed initial and continuous assessments, placed IVs, performed blood/specimen collections, and documented in EHR.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to create and implement patient care plans.
  • Specialized in the ED with time spent in triage and landing critical trauma patients.


Medical Surgical and Complex Care Nursing II: Critical Care

University Hospital, San Antonio, TX - 90 Hours (Jan. - April 2024)

  • Attended rotations and provided care in Surgical Trauma, Neuro Surgical, Cardiothoracic Transplant, and Medical ICUs.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) (Epic).

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 03/2024
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 05/2020

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Visiting Physicians Association
2022.05 - 2022.08

Certified Medical Assistant

Generations Home Health and Hospice Care
2018.06 - 2023.08

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of The Incarnate Word
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 03/2024
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 05/2020
Clarissa Verastegui