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Jaclyn Zakharin

Santa Monica,CA

Summary

Nursing student eager to contribute a solid academic foundation, clinical experience, and a sincere commitment to personalized patient care. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct, while using analytical and interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships with patients and other healthcare professionals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dermatology Medical Assistant

North County Dermatology Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assist in procedures such as biopsies, cyst removals, excisions, and Mohs surgery
  • Pre-op and post-op care including sterilization, suture removal, dressing and bandage application, and culture collections
  • Administer pharmaceuticals and biologic injections
  • Collect medical history and vitals to present to physicians prior to patient examination
  • Scribe all patient-physician interactions and procedures

Dermatology Medical Assistant and Scribe

Dermatology Specialists Inc.
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assist in procedures such as biopsies, cyst removals, excisions, and Mohs surgery
  • Pre-op and post-op care including sterilization, suture removal, dressing and bandage application, and culture collections
  • Administer pharmaceuticals and biologic injections
  • Collect medical history and vitals to present to physicians prior to patient examination
  • Scribe all patient-physician interactions and procedures

Primary Care Medical Assistant

Dr. Azam Shamani
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Triaged patients to exam rooms and prepared for physician examinations by collecting vitals, patient history, and SOAP notes for medical concerns
  • Prepared and consented patients for IUD removals, IUD insertions, contraceptive implants, and pap smears
  • Administered influenza vaccinations, performed visual acuity tests, and performed urine drug screenings
  • Sanitized, sterilized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment

Volunteer

Sharp Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Provided companionship and comfort care to patients in health crises
  • Discharged, transported and ambulated new mothers with newborns using wheelchair competencies
  • Fulfill basic necessities for patients such as fresh water/juice, baby linen, diapers, etc.
  • Conducted inpatient/outpatient comfort care rounds to deliver requests and build rapport with patients and staff
  • Made handcrafted items like flower bouquets and newborn beanies to gift to patients and families

Ophthalmologist Medical Assistant

Dr. Emma Vinarsky
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in eye health exams and vision screenings
  • Collected medical history including vitals, eye injuries, surgeries, medications, and diseases
  • Taught patients about medications related to post-op eye care and procedures
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinated charts, completed insurance forms and was responsible for billing and patient accounting

Human Anatomy Intern

SDSU Human Anatomy Internship
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided guidance to students in laboratory rotations, focusing on human anatomy, structures and functions
  • Served as an assistant to the instructor by teaching course materials through lectures and powerpoint
  • Created lessons to present information on a given human organ system
  • Served as a mentor in providing study tips, answering questions, and creating mock exams
  • Led weekly office and lab hours

Rehab Aide

Select Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, ice wraps and spot massages to improve patient functions
  • Improved patient muscle strength by walking through progressive resisted exercise regimens and plans
  • Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and track improvements/recovery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Patient Triage
  • Medical Scribing
  • Electric Medical Records Competency
  • Medical Terminology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Bilingual (English and Russian)

Additional Information

  • Basic Life Support Certified Oct 2022 - Current
  • National Student Nurses Association- Legislative Director May 2024- Current

Timeline

Dermatology Medical Assistant

North County Dermatology Center
07.2023 - 12.2024

Dermatology Medical Assistant and Scribe

Dermatology Specialists Inc.
08.2022 - 07.2023

Primary Care Medical Assistant

Dr. Azam Shamani
02.2022 - 08.2022

Human Anatomy Intern

SDSU Human Anatomy Internship
01.2021 - 05.2021

Volunteer

Sharp Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2022

Rehab Aide

Select Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 02.2021

Ophthalmologist Medical Assistant

Dr. Emma Vinarsky
07.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Northridge

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

San Diego State University
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