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Esmeralda Estrada

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Focused and motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 7-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • administered injections
  • obtain blood draws
  • assist with procedures/ wound care
  • monitor NST machine reading and report to provider

Medical Assistant

Dimmit County Sheriffs Office
669 Industrial Blvd, TX
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Medication pass
  • schedule appointments
  • draw labs/ run them to the hospital
  • Administer Injections
  • Microsoft and excel knowledge, documentation on patient records,
  • prepare examination room and records for MD for rounds
  • prepare medical records for yearly inspections
  • prepare medical records for release
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • provided mental health services when in crisis
  • prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
  • relayed messages from patients to physician about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.

Nursing Assistant

Whispering Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Carrizo Springs, TX
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assist nurses on procedures
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Prepare supplies and equipments for resident care
  • Make beds, keep room tidy
  • reposition residents every 2 hrs
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Prepare residents medical bag for appointments.
  • Serve meals
  • Examine patients skin often for any new bruising's , rash, cuts, etc...
  • Assist patients with wheel chair transfers or by hoyer lift
  • Maintain sanitation
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Childcare Provider

Veronica Balleza
Crystal City , TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Encourage creativity and expression.
  • Planned meals and prepare them
  • Play dates
  • Entertainment
  • Manage their schedule
  • Kept room tidy
  • Ensuring safety
  • Bathe and dress

Education

Vocational Nursing

Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX
03-2024

Certificate - Esthetician

Milan Institute - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Southwest Texas Junior College
Eagle Pass, TX
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Crystal City High School
Crystal City, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Punctual/ Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Flexible
  • Fast learner
  • Determine
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Willing to take new tasks or positions
  • Microsoft and excel knowledge
  • Active listening
  • Good work ethic
  • Multitasking
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Phlebotomy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Patient Assessments
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Patient Feeding/ medication
  • Communicating With Patient Families
  • Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
  • Adaptable
  • Proper Sterilization Techniques
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Infection Control
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Medication Administration
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Wound Care
  • Catheter Monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Named Employee of the Year, 2017 nursing home.
  • Recognized for outstanding work.
  • Preparing and meeting expectation standards for medical inspection

References

  • Veronica Balleza 830-374-6112
  • Julie Ossorio 830-322-1307
  • Valerie Cisneros 830-322-9901
  • Charlette Guzman 210-859-5164

Timeline

Medical Assistant

UT Health San Antonio
09.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Assistant

Dimmit County Sheriffs Office
04.2018 - 09.2022

Nursing Assistant

Whispering Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare
06.2017 - 05.2018

Childcare Provider

Veronica Balleza
06.2015 - 08.2015

Vocational Nursing

Lamson Institute

Certificate - Esthetician

Milan Institute - San Antonio

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Southwest Texas Junior College

High School Diploma -

Crystal City High School

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