CRYSTAL M. SALGADO
Chicago,USA
Summary
BSN candidate with 11 years of direct patient care, specializing in multispecialty outpatient services. Proven experience in administering procedures, utilizing Epic for documentation, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing patient communication and education.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant
University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, USA
02.2018 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in Endocrinology while supporting diverse specialties including Podiatry, Rheumatology, Plastics, Urology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Neurology.
- Conducted patient intake, recorded vital signs, compiled medical histories, provided patient education, and completed Epic documentation.
- Administer injections/vaccines (subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal); perform EKGs, ambulatory monitor placement, and point-of-care testing.
- Managed continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, and glucose meter data; assisted with procedures, treatments, and wound care.
Certified Medical Assistant
UroPartners
Chicago, USA
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Facilitated outpatient urology care through intake, blood draws, specimen collection, and bladder ultrasounds to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted in cystoscopies, biopsies, BCG treatments, vasectomies, and other office procedures to enhance patient care and procedural efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL09-2026
Medical Assistant Program -
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL01-2016
Skills
- Vital signs
- Blood draws
- Injections
- Vaccines
- Medication administration
- Point-of-care testing
- EKGs
- Cardiac monitors
- CGM
- Insulin pump data
- Assessment
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Patient communication
- Epic
Licensure Certifications
- NCLEX-RN, Planned before graduation
- BLS, American Heart Association (AHA), 11/30/26
Nursing Clinical Experience
Chamberlain University, 2023-2026, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Mental Health, Maternal-Newborn, Pediatrics, Community Health
Clinical Healthcare Experience
- University of Chicago Medicine - Chicago, IL, Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant, 02/01/18-Present, River East, 2020-Present, Hyde Park, 2018-2020, Provide direct patient care primarily in Endocrinology, with experience in Podiatry, Rheumatology, Plastics, Urology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Neurology., Perform intake, vital signs, medical histories, patient education, and Epic documentation., Administer injections/vaccines; perform EKGs, ambulatory monitor placement, and point-of-care testing., Manage CGM, insulin pump, and glucose meter data; assist with procedures, treatments, and wound care.
- UroPartners - Chicago, IL, Certified Medical Assistant, 08/01/16-02/01/18, Supported outpatient urology care including intake, blood draws, specimen collection, and bladder ultrasounds., Assisted with cystoscopies, biopsies, BCG treatments, vasectomies, and other office procedures.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant
University of Chicago Medicine
02.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
UroPartners
08.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Medical Assistant Program -
Robert Morris University