Desiree Hernandez
Whittier,CA
Summary
Recent graduate of vocational nursing school with state license seeking employment to further advance in professional nursing.
A highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about nursing and patient care.
Substantial experience as a medical assistant in the ambulatory setting with working knowledge and adherence to organization policy and safety procedures.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, able to build rapport with clinicians.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Atlantis Health Management
02.2010 - 04.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Agilence Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Venipunctures, injections
- Train patients on self injections (Humira, Enbrel, Forteo)
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
La Mirada Eye And Laser Center
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Checking eye pressures with Tono pen.
- Apply eye drops for dilation.
- Vision field's, OCT's, IOC Master, topograpgy.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Medical Allied Career Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA07.2023
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
Rosemead, CA08.1997
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA06.1995
Skills
- Electrocardiography
- Simple Dressings
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
02.2018 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Atlantis Health Management
02.2010 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant
Agilence Arthritis And Osteoporosis Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2010
Medical Assistant
La Mirada Eye And Laser Center
03.2005 - 01.2007
Vocational Nursing
Medical Allied Career Center
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
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