Elizabeth Munoz
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a compassionate new graduate registered nurse with 18 years of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant in both adult and pediatric settings. Experienced in patient care, medication administration, and working closely with healthcare teams to provide safe, patient-centered care. Clinical training includes adult health, pediatric, and community health nursing. Passionate about caring for children and supporting families, and eager to grow as a nurse in a pediatric setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care Clinic
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Measured vital signs and roomed up to 100 patients daily
- Administered injections
- Managed staff buckets in EMR system
- PHI Lead
- Updated and maintained patient records.
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Created referrals and appointments
- Monitored and logged fridge temperatures and VFC vaccines
- Performed ear irrigations and assisted with in-office procedures
- Performed CLIA- waived laboratory testing
- Maintained abnormal laboratory logs and followed up with providers
Medical Assistant
Esperanza Health Center
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided care to adult and pediatric patients
- Performed CLIA testing, EKGs, injections, and vital signs up to 60 patients a day
- Managed vaccine inventory and compliance documentation through VFC
- Maintained abnormal lab logs and referrals
Medical Assistant
Access Community Health Network
Chicago, IL
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Assisted physicians with procedures and patient exams
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and specimen collection
- Maintained exam rooms and infection control standards
- Handled patient intake, scheduling, and authorizations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Lewis University
Oakbrook, IL12-2025
Associate’s - applied science
Morton College
Cicero, IL05-2021
Skills
patient assessments
medication administration
interprofessional communication
Performed G-tube feeding
flushing IVs
Suction patient
Fluent in Spanish
Insurance verification and authorizations
Detail-oriented
Proficient in EMR software
BLS CPR Certified
EKG administration
Patient care coordination
Critical thinking and problem solving
HIPAA compliance
Vital Signs
Phlebotomy expertise
Training and mentoring
Certification
- CPR certified
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois – (NCLEX Passed- License pending)
Languages
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Esperanza Health Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Access Community Health Network
01.2005 - 01.2013
Associate’s - applied science
Morton College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Lewis University
Achievements, Honors, and Activities
Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), 2025
EMR System- Athena/EPIC Live
Clinical Experience
- Clinical Experience 2023-2025
- Pediatric Surgery Clinical Rotation – Role Transition (100 Hours)
- Comer Children’s Hospital – Chicago, IL
- Performed pediatric assessments and monitored vital signs
- Assisted with post-operative care and patient recovery
- Administered medications following the five rights of medication administration
- Performed G-tube feedings and airway suctioning
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care