Erika Martinez
Summary
Bilingual English/Spanish Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over four years of direct patient care experience. Skilled in patient intake, vitals, phlebotomy, wound care, and electronic medical records. Completed a 165-hour medical assisting externship, enhancing patient care and clinical efficiency. Proficient in Epic, MatrixCare, and PointClickCare, prioritizing patient safety and confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Legacy SNF
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct personal care for 8-10 residents per shift, ensuring comfort and dignity through bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, positioning, mobility, and vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted residents in preparation for examinations and procedures, prioritizing dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Observe and promptly report changes in residents' physical and behavioral conditions to nursing staff.
- Document patient care and observations using electronic charting systems, including MatrixCare and PointClickCare.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and streamline daily operations.
Medical Assistant Extern
Jiva Health Center
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted patient intake, rooming, and vital signs assessments for 20-25 patients daily, ensuring accurate documentation of chief complaints and medical histories in EMR.
- Performed venipuncture, capillary punctures, urinalysis, rapid throat swabs, and nasal swab collections under clinical supervision.
- Educated patients on medications, wound care, post-procedure instructions, and general wellness under provider direction.
- Educated patients on medications, wound care, post-procedure instructions, and general wellness, promoting adherence to treatment plans under provider direction.
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized instruments using autoclave procedures while following infection-control standards.
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized instruments using autoclave procedures, maintaining compliance with infection control standards.
Home Health Aide
Hillendale Home Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered individualized in-home care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
- Fostered respectful and compassionate relationships with patients and families, ensuring trust and open communication.
- Ensured clean, safe, and sanitized home environments, promoting health and well-being in accordance with safety and infection-control practices.
Education
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Unitek College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
California Department of Public Health
Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR & First Aid
American Heart Association
Skills
- Patient Rooming & Intake
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy & Blood Draws
- Capillary Punctures
- Urinalysis
- Throat/Nasal Swabs
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Exam Room Preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Healthcare Software
- Electronic Medical Records
- MatrixCare
- PointClickCare
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Documentation
- Activities of daily living
- Patient mobility
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Specialty Referrals
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Clinical And Professional Skills
- Patient Rooming & Intake
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy & Blood Draws
- Capillary Punctures
- Injections
- 12-Lead EKG
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Urinalysis
- Throat/Nasal Swabs
- Epic
- MatrixCare
- PointClickCare
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Documentation
- Autoclave & Instrument Sterilization
- Medical Asepsis
- Standard Precautions
- Exam Room Preparation
- Biohazard Waste Procedures
- ADLs
- Patient Positioning & Mobility
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Specialty Referrals
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant Extern
Jiva Health Center
06.2026 - 07.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Legacy SNF
09.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Hillendale Home Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Unitek College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
California Department of Public Health
Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR & First Aid
American Heart Association