Dayana Velasco Fernandez
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant and offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Progressive Medical Center
Addison, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Conducted EKGs and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
La Milagrosa Medical Center
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels.
- Conducted EKGs as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Medical Doctor
Antonio Guiteras Polyclinic
Matanzas, Cuba
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
- Prescribed medications to patients for the management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms to diagnose medical conditions.
- Documented patient history and physical examination results.
- Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
- Conducted research activities related to disease diagnosis and treatments.
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Caguas, PR05-2024
Registered Medical Assistant - Medicine
Solidarity Without Borders
Miami, FL07-2021
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - Medicine
Solidarity Without Borders
Miami, FL07-2021
M.D. - Family Practice Specialist
Dr. Juan Guiteras Gener University of Medicine
Matanzas, Cuba09-2018
M.D. - Medicine
Serafin Ruiz De Zarate Ruiz University of Medicine
Villa Clara, Cuba07-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Care plan Development
- Collecting vitals
- Labs results interpretation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) 03/15/2023.
- HIPAA Training 01/2024.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Progressive Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
La Milagrosa Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Doctor
Antonio Guiteras Polyclinic
09.2016 - 04.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Registered Medical Assistant - Medicine
Solidarity Without Borders
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - Medicine
Solidarity Without Borders
M.D. - Family Practice Specialist
Dr. Juan Guiteras Gener University of Medicine
M.D. - Medicine
Serafin Ruiz De Zarate Ruiz University of Medicine
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