Esther Arellano
La Puente
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with over four years of healthcare experience in oncology and outpatient clinical settings. Compassionate, detail-oriented, and patient-focused, with a strong commitment to dignity, safety, and emotional support. Experienced in direct patient care, clinical procedures, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Seeking to contribute to an assisted living and memory care community that values consistency, empathy, and family-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant II
City of Hope
Duarte
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, rooming, and clinical intake.
- Completed documentation accurately using EPIC EMR to ensure compliance.
- Supported providers during procedures, prioritizing patient comfort, privacy, and dignity.
- Assisted with gynecologic procedures such as Pap smears and biopsies.
- Maintained clean, safe, and stocked exam rooms in accordance with OSHA and HIPAA standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, delivering reassurance and clear instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members in a fast-paced oncology environment.
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Cancer Beverly Hills
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Support the implementation of quality assurance to guarantee proper compliance with OSHA, HIPPA and CLIA regulations.
- Maintaining exam rooms clean and well stocked at all time with the equipment that is used on a regular basis.
- Provide numerous responsibilities during patient visit and instructed by the physician and completed normal daily tasks. Such tasks include the following: vitals, rooming patients, chaperone during physical exams, enter medical history in EMR and update medication list.
- Administering procrit/retacrit, Lupron, Vitamin B12 Injections under the supervision of a Licensed professional.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Alhambra, CA09-2025
Certificate - Medical Assistant
East San Gabrial Valley ROP/TC
Glendora, CA11-2019
High School Diploma -
Glen A Wilson High School
Hacienda Heights, CA06.2011
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Data management expertise
- Time management skills
- Organizational proficiency
- Computer literacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Telephone handling skills
- Scheduling software proficiency
- Family-centered care practices
- Dementia-sensitive communication
- Clinical observation skills
- Infection control awareness
- Medication administration support
- EMR documentation proficiency
- Calm communication in sensitive situations
- Team collaboration skills
LICENSES
01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse # 757330
Board of Vocational Nursing and
Psychiatric Technicians
Certification
06.2024
American Heart Associate
Basic Life Support Provider
American Heart Associate
Basic Life Support Provider
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
City of Hope
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Cancer Beverly Hills
01.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Certificate - Medical Assistant
East San Gabrial Valley ROP/TC
High School Diploma -
Glen A Wilson High School