Gisel Barrera
Brownsville
Summary
A highly motivated professional seeking a rewarding position in the medical field offering my education and strong knowledge of patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks to maximize the efficiency of your facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Provider
Abundant Life Home Health
Brownsville
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Medication administration and injections.
- Accompanied client to doctor visits.
- Watched clients closely to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations using accepted standards of practice.
- Assisted client during medical care, such as placed client onto side while actively having a seizure, made sure client did not choke on tongue, and assisted client on getting conscious back.
Healthcare Provider
CMS Primary Home
Brownsville
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and therapies.
- Supported clients in medication management and adherence to health plans.
Texas Digestive Specialist
Medical Assistant
Harlingen
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments efficiently.
- Collected and documented vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patients.
- Educated patients on medication instructions and treatment plans clearly.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Bee First Home Health
Healthcare Provider
Harlingen
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Daily Living Assistance.
- Patient Care.
- Medication Administration.
Patient Care Technician
Carillon Assisted Living of Durham
Durham
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Assisted nurses with patient hygiene and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Daycare Teacher
America Kids Daycare
Brownsville
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies regularly.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College
Brownsville, Tx 06.2014 - 03.2015
Homer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TxSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Healthcare Provider
Abundant Life Home Health
08.2025 - Current
Healthcare Provider
CMS Primary Home
11.2022 - 08.2025
Texas Digestive Specialist
Medical Assistant
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bee First Home Health
Healthcare Provider
09.2017 - 05.2018
Patient Care Technician
Carillon Assisted Living of Durham
02.2015 - 04.2015
Daycare Teacher
America Kids Daycare
08.2014 - 03.2015
Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College
06.2014 - 03.2015
Homer Hanna High School