Vanessa Martinez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Medical Technician committed to ensuring patients are comfortable and at ease while under clinic supervision. Hands-on experience preparing treatment equipment, performing medical administrative duties and retrieving and interpreting laboratory and procedure results. Looking for a role as a Unit Clerk.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
09.2020 - Current
- Supported 8 patients per shift for a 3-4 hour duration
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
Medication Technician
Carlton Senior Living Community
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Ensuring families and their loved ones (residents) receive excellent customer service
- Responsible for pouring and passing out correct medication to residents within timely manner
- In charge of faxing/calling doctors' offices, responsible parties, and pharmacies to order medication
- Responsible for keeping all medications and resident's health documentation organized in their charts.
- Supported needs of 45 residents under long-term care
Receptionist/Community Outreach Assistant
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Responsible for ensuring families seeking funeral & cemetery services receive a pleasant & empathetic customer service experience
- Accountable for customer payments, ACH deposit forms, & daily petty cash count
- Responsible for answering front desk phones as well as directing customers to proper department
- To provide administrative, operational, and logistical support to director of outreach
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and monitor initiatives that promote CFCS and its services to Sacramento community.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service
- Collected cash and check payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records
- Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use
Education
B.S - Women Studies
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12.2017
High School Diploma -
West Campus High School
Sacramento, CA06.2013
Skills
- Reputation for being well organized, consistent, and hard-working
- Capable of working with others or independently
- Proficient in
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Office Outlook
Certification
California Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
09.2020 - Current
Receptionist/Community Outreach Assistant
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
06.2017 - 06.2019
Medication Technician
Carlton Senior Living Community
06.2016 - 06.2020
B.S - Women Studies
California State University, Sacramento
High School Diploma -
West Campus High School
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