Jasmin Jerez
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, adept in vital signs monitoring and phlebotomy techniques. Excelled in providing compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort, and efficiently managing time in high-paced settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, my proactive approach and ability to train peers significantly improved care delivery standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, M16 Unit
1275 York Avenue
12.2013 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Measured and collected specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed finger sticks, and EKGs, accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Medical Assistant
Wyckoff Medical Center
7554 Metropolitan Avenue
03.2009 - 11.2013
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- 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.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Rego Park, NY12.2023
Certification - Medical Assistant
Sanford-Brown Institute - Springfield
Manhattan, NY01.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Time Management
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Ability to work in a stressful, high-paced environment
- Bilingual English & Spanish
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, M16 Unit
12.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
Wyckoff Medical Center
03.2009 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Certification - Medical Assistant
Sanford-Brown Institute - Springfield