Izabel Ornelas Orantes
Eugene,OR
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant/LPN 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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Avamere Riverpark Assistant Living
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
National Certified Medical Assistant Lead
PeaceHealth Medical Group
11.2020 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Certified Medical Assistant
Bartz-Altedonna Community Health Center
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant
City of Hope
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
Ceritified Medical Assistant
HIGH DESERT MEDICAL GROUP
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Measured patient spirometry
Medical Assistant
Valencia Pulmonary
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
06.2005 - 12.2012
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Education
License Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Institute of Technology
Salem, OR02.2024
Certificate in Medical Assistant -
Charter College
Lancaster, CA2012
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Patient scheduling
- CPR/First Aid certified
- IV placement
- Phlebotomy
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Documentation
- Disease Prevention
- Wound Care
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) September 2013 to September 2025
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Avamere Riverpark Assistant Living
04.2024 - Current
National Certified Medical Assistant Lead
PeaceHealth Medical Group
11.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Bartz-Altedonna Community Health Center
08.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
City of Hope
11.2017 - 08.2019
Ceritified Medical Assistant
HIGH DESERT MEDICAL GROUP
03.2013 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Valencia Pulmonary
10.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
06.2005 - 12.2012
License Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Institute of Technology
Certificate in Medical Assistant -
Charter College