Elvia Fernandez
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Ashford Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Office Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant/Attendant
Cuidado Casero Home Health
11.2003 - Current
- Scanned incoming documentation
- Pulled patient charts for upcoming appointments
- Kept department clean, organized and professional
- Patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments
- Organized personal and professional calendars and supplied reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medical Assistant Technician
Arlington Nephrology And Associates
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- 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.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Assistant Director/Caregiver/Certified Nurse Assistant
Care Mountain Inc.
07.2007 - 09.2017
- Recruited, trained and supervised nursing assistants
- Managed smooth and effective communication among physicians, patients, families and staff
- Traveled with the manager to take notes and dictation at meetings
- Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed them as appropriate
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Optometrist Assistant
Dr. Harrington And Associates
08.1998 - 11.2002
- Charted clinical findings
- Obtained informed consents as needed
- Managed smooth and effective communication among physicians, patients, families and staff
- Contributed to a reduction in patient wait time by 85%
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
Nurse Assistant
Bell Haven Conv. Center
03.1997 - 08.1998
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift
- Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities
- Patient personal care.
Residential Director
South Texas Comm. Living
11.1995 - 02.1997
- Planned travel arrangements for 6 disable clients
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Medical Assistant
South Texas Pedi. Cardiology
01.1993 - 10.1995
- Managed smooth and effective communication among physicians, patients, families and staff
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Organized, updated and maintained over 75 patient charts
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
- Performed routine tests such as EKG's and electrocardiograms as well as complete vital signs
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Basics
Pan Am University
01.1996
Nursing: Certified Nurse Assistant -
Gary Job Corps Center
01.1992
Registered Medical Assistant -
CBM Ed Center
01.1991
Diploma -
Hidalgo High School
01.1990
Skills
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
- Strong medical ethic
- CPR/BLS certified
- Problem resolution ability
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Vascular care understanding
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Mobility assistance
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Mail Handling
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for outstanding care for Alzheimer patients.
- Recruited, trained and supervised 45 patient care technicians.
- Consistently received outstanding remarks on patient satisfaction reports.
Affiliations
- R J Roper Caregiver Award Program
- Alzheimer's Association
- Sr. Citizen Services (Coach Training A Matter of Balance)
Professional Background
- Detail-oriented bilingual(Spanish) Medical Assistant, extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy Pediatric Cardiology and Optometrist clinical setting.
- Caring Certified Nursing Assistant, excellent communication skills and 25+ years expertise in geriatric care.
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Ashford Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Technician
Arlington Nephrology And Associates
02.2019 - 12.2022
Assistant Director/Caregiver/Certified Nurse Assistant
Care Mountain Inc.
07.2007 - 09.2017
Office Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant/Attendant
Cuidado Casero Home Health
11.2003 - Current
Optometrist Assistant
Dr. Harrington And Associates
08.1998 - 11.2002
Nurse Assistant
Bell Haven Conv. Center
03.1997 - 08.1998
Residential Director
South Texas Comm. Living
11.1995 - 02.1997
Medical Assistant
South Texas Pedi. Cardiology
01.1993 - 10.1995
Nursing: Certified Nurse Assistant -
Gary Job Corps Center
Registered Medical Assistant -
CBM Ed Center
Diploma -
Hidalgo High School
Associate of Applied Science - Basics
Pan Am University
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