Jalenni Bajana-Soto
Jamestown,NY
Summary
Determined Certified Medical Assistant who thrives in delivering compassionate efficient care to patients in a fast paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
Jamestown, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs.
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
Jamestown, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Performed Drug Screens
Patient Care Associate
Montefiore Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery
Bronx , NY
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Assist patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and glucose and keep Registered Nurse informed of changes.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Patient Care Technician
Open Door Family Medical Centers SBHC
Portchester, New York
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history and vitals.
- Collected lab specimens and performed tests such as HIV, rapid strep, Hemoglobin A1C, Lipid and Glucose.
- Performed Vision and Hearing testing , EKG and Spirometry
Nutritionist Assistant
Open Door Family Medical Centers WIC Program
Ossining, New York
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Assist in the assessment and counseling of participants by collecting nutrition and health data .
- Provide and document appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants,
- Determination of categorical, identity, residential and income eligibility as part of the certification process and assist in clinic management
Nutritionist Asistant
Chautauqua County WIC Program
Dunkirk, New York
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Assist in the assessment and counseling of participants by collecting nutrition and health data.
- Performs Hematological Testing and Anthropometric.
- Issue food packages after prescribed by the CPA, provide and document appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants
- Determination of categorical, identity, residential and income eligibility as part of the certification process and assists in clinic management.
- Maintains strict confidentiality on all program and participant information and possesses a strong working knowledge of WIC Program policies and procedures and the WIC Statewide Information system (WICSIS).
Education
Certified - EMT-B
Southern Tier Health Care
Olean, NY08.2022
Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NYCertificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
2007
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Phlebotomy
- Knowledge of WIC Statewide Information System (WICSIS)
- E-Clinical Works
- CPR Certified
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
12.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WellNow Urgent Care
01.2021 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Montefiore Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery
08.2019 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician
Open Door Family Medical Centers SBHC
01.2016 - 08.2019
Nutritionist Assistant
Open Door Family Medical Centers WIC Program
07.2014 - 01.2016
Nutritionist Asistant
Chautauqua County WIC Program
01.2010 - 07.2014
Certified - EMT-B
Southern Tier Health Care
Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute