Cynthia Acosta
El Paso
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, excelling in patient care and medical documentation. Proficient in venipuncture and vital sign monitoring, while fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for enhancing clinic efficiency and mentoring peers, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and promoting patient-centered care. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
02.2018 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hospital De La Familia
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
Registered General Nurse
Hospital De La Familia
05.2009 - 08.2015
- Administered medications accurately and timely, effectively managing patients'' symptoms and conditions.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on level of urgency while maintaining attention to detail.
- Performed various diagnostic tests, aiding physicians in making informed decisions regarding patient treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, upholding ethical principles and promoting a culture of patient-centered care within the healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and compassion during vulnerable times.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Vista College, El Paso, TX, US
El Paso, TX11-2017
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Vista College, El Paso, TX, US
El Paso, TX11-2017
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical history recording
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Physician support
- Appointment setting
- Adaptable and flexible
- Medical equipment operation
- Anatomy and physiology
- CPR
- Conversant in Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Hospital De La Familia
08.2015 - 02.2017
Registered General Nurse
Hospital De La Familia
05.2009 - 08.2015
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Vista College, El Paso, TX, US
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Vista College, El Paso, TX, US
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