Erika Judith CALVILLO DUGAS
Mission,TX
Summary
My goals consist of working in an environment that provides continuous learning opportunity. I strive to be the best customer oriented and friendly employee possible. I set high expectations for myself. I never quit and always try to improve myself as a professional. Every work day, I plan to grow as a medical assistant or Phlebotomist and blossom in the medical field.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Las Fuentes Medical Clinic
Mission, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Adult & Senior Clinic
McAllen, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
Clerk/Phlebotomist
McAllen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories
- Used appropriate collection procedures, such as [Type] and [Type] collection procedures, to collect fluid or tissue samples
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins
- Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Assistant -
South Texas Vo-Tech
McAllen, TX07-2014
Skills
- Vitals
- Blood Samples
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Triage
- Filling Out Patient Data Sheet
- Precise Inventory Checks
- CPR
- HIPAA Training
- OSHA Training
- Customer Service Training
- Computer Knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical records management
- Vital sign monitors
- Professionalism and ethics
- Customer service
Certification
- CPR
- HIPAA Training - Certificate of Completion
- OSHA Training - Certificate of Completion
Additional Information
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Customer Service Training, Computer Knowledge
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Las Fuentes Medical Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Adult & Senior Clinic
08.2023 - 09.2024
Clerk/Phlebotomist
McAllen Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2023
Medical Assisting - Medical Assistant -
South Texas Vo-Tech