Erika Garcia Once

Experienced and dedicated CNA adept in providing the highest quality care to patients, while participating in effective team collaboration.

Committed to safeguarding the privacy, dignity, and well-being of patients while adhering to all patient care guidelines.

Spanish/English interpreter.

• Work with several attending providers and residents from Family Medicine Program.
• Taking care of patients (from pediatric to elderly population).
• Patient intake, interviewing patients regarding medical history/problem list/meds/allergies, measuring vital signs(including body measurements).
• Assist providers with physical examination and procedures.
• Performing venipuncture, finger stick, EKG, spirometry, monofilament foot exam.
• Perform quality control before running diagnostic testing, collecting specimens. HIV screening.
• Office reception: medical record management, collecting demographic information from patients, scheduling patient appointments, informing patients of their test results, referrals.
• Patient care education
• Obtained patient blood , urine and saliva specimens for various tests including drug screens.
• Provided pre - and post operative care
• Keeps exam/produce rooms stocked/set up according the departmental guidelines.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Enhanced equipment room efficiency by implementing an organized inventory system.
• Assist the provider with procedures such as colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, and nexplanon removal.
• Assist with Botox, laser, microneedling and IV infusion