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Dania Alesawi
Sacramento,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate, detail oriented Medical Assistant and EKG Technician with experience across hospital, outpatient, and behavioral health settings. Strong background in patient care, clinical procedures, and crisis intervention, supporting both physical and mental health needs. Experienced with EHR systems including Epic, KP HealthConnect, and Office Ally. Bilingual in English and Arabic, focused on safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive care. Open to new opportunities across healthcare settings.
Skills
- Patient assessment & monitoring
- Phlebotomy & EKG’s
- OBGYN procedures & Prenatal care
- Crisis intervention & De- escalation ( CPI trained)
- Electronic health records ( Epic, OfficeAlly, ICNA notes, KP healthconnect
- Bilingual communication ( arabic & english )
- Infection control & Sterilization
Work History
Sierra Vista HospitalSacramento
Mental Health Technician
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct patient safety checks and monitor for behavioral risks (SI / HI aggression, self-harm).
- Ensuring the safety of patients and the facility, implementing de-escalation techniques, and intervening in crises.
- Assessed and monitored clients' mental health status, documenting observations and reporting any significant changes to the treatment team.
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, US
Care Companion
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provided emotional support, companionship, and patient engagement
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
- Assisted clients with ADL’s, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating etc.
- Supported therapeutic ROM activities and safe patient transfers.
Kaiser PermanenteSacramento, US
Patient Monitor/Sitter
02.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- 1 Provided 1:1/2:1 safety monitoring for high-risk patients (falls, elopement, behavioral).
- Monitored vitals and alerted nursing staff of changes in condition.
- Prevented patient self-harm and falls through immediate intervention.
Capital OBGYNSacramento, US
Medical Assistant
08.2023 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Coordinated patient education, and lab orders such as prenatal labs & genetic testing.
- Obtained vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements dip stick and pregnancy tests.
- assisted in gynecological procedures, such as pelvic exams, prenatal checkups and helping with bedside procedures like IUD insertions/removals, pap smears, ward removals, endometrial biopsies, colposcopy biopsies, std /sti testing and leep procedure, nexplanon insertion/removal, OB prenatal checkups and IUD ultrasound check ups.
- scheduled inductions for patients.
- Documented medical data such as updating medication lists, & medical history.
- prepared and verified the accuracy of all laboratory specimens for end of day pick up.
- cleaned and sterilized all medical instruments.
- assisted in real time translation for patients and provider and medical staff.
Advanced Psychiatry AssociatesSacramento, US
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Collected co-payments and co-insurance.
- Organizing provider schedules, managed calendars, and coordinated meetings
- Responded to emergencies, helping patients in distress and identifying support resources
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and provided general information to callers.
MD Urgent CareSacramento, California
Medical Assistant Intern
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Performed routine dip stick, vision and hearing tests, flu and rapid tests, urinalysis.
- Collected specimens for lab testing and performed basic laboratory tests.
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Contacted pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Educated patients on health-related topics.
Education
Mckallen MedicalSacramento, CA
Certificate from Ekg Technician
09-2025
Mira Loma High SchoolSacramento, CA
High School Diploma
06.2022
Mira Loma High School Sacramento, CA
from CTE Medical Assistant Program
Certification
ACLS Certified - American Hesrt Association 11/2027
CPR / BLS - American heart Association 09/2027
Blue Card / CPI TRAINING - APS 05/2026
Ekg Technician - Mckallen Medical - 09/2025
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Arabic, Fluent
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certificate