Fernanda Soto
Denver City,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Medical Assistant
Yoakum County Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Medical Assistant
Texas Tech Health Science Center
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Medical Assistant
West Texas Medical Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and registered patients to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Collected and treated patient samples to test for COVID-19 infection.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Education
Pre Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TXAssociate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2025
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant School
Lubbock, TX01.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Scheduling
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Yoakum County Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
West Texas Medical Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Texas Tech Health Science Center
03.2019 - 08.2020
Pre Nursing
South Plains College
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant School
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