Jennifer Bolivar
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
Motivated International Medical Graduate from Venezuela actively preparing for USMLE Step 1 while concurrently serving as a Medical Assistant. Certified Surgical Assistant with hands-on experience in General Surgery settings. Aspiring to pursue a Surgical Residency, leveraging a solid foundation in surgical practice and dedication to advancing medical expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Sands Weight Loss and Wellness
Alpharetta, Georgia
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Access Medical Urgent Care
Norman, OK
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided support to physicians in delivering patient care through tasks like recording vital signs, obtaining patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed EKGs, UA, blood glucose, Flu, Strep, COVI, and STI testing, as requested by the provider.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Medical Assistant
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Provide support across multiple specialty clinics, including Endocrinology, Neurology, Breast Surgery, and Nephrology.
Surgical Assistant
Caracas Medical Center
Caracas, Venezuela
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment. Maintained sterile environment during surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team as necessary.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
Medical Doctor
Jesus Regetti Outpatient Clinic
Caracas, Venezuela
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
- Prescribed medications to patients for the management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, CT scans, MRIs. to diagnose medical conditions.
- Conducted research activities related to disease diagnosis and treatments.
Medical Intern
Dr Miguel Perez Carreno Hospital
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Organized medical records and documents for review by the attending physician.
- Provided assistance with minor surgical procedures such as suturing of wounds.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, temperature, respiration rate.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within a hospital setting.
- Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions during surgeries.
- Helped controlling bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping blood vessels
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela03-2013
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Billing
- Patient Flow Management
- Inventory Management
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable
Affiliations
- October 2022 – December 2023: General Surgery Preceptorship – Dr. John Chace – Norman Regional Hospital- Norman, OK.
- July 2018 – August 2018: Intensive Trauma Care Medical Observership at Ryder Trauma Center - Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami, FL.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
· Registered Medical Assistant. American Registry of Medical Assistants. 2023.
· Basic Life Support. 2024. National Health Care Provider Solutions.
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 2024. National Health Care Provider Solutions.
· Good Clinical Practice. 2025. NIDA Clinical Trials Network.
· Surgical Assistant. American Board of Surgical Assistants. 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sands Weight Loss and Wellness
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Access Medical Urgent Care
02.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Norman Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Surgical Assistant
Caracas Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Doctor
Jesus Regetti Outpatient Clinic
03.2020 - 07.2020
Medical Intern
Dr Miguel Perez Carreno Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Central De Venezuela