Jessica Olivares
Ontario,CA
Summary
Efficient worker dedicated to thorough professional assistance. Knowledgeable about patients and treatments with excellent attention to detail. Committed to following procedures for top-notch patient services. Pleasant professional consistently striving to create and maintain safe, healthy living environment for residents of medical facility. Skilled at carefully and thoroughly explaining complex procedures in easy-to-understand terms. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and software. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant /Internship Student
Prestige Medical Clinic & Urgent Care
Pomona, CA
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Medical Assistant Student
US Colleges
Montclair, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Chiropractic Assistant
Alignmed
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted with patient intake, including taking vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Operated x-ray's to administer diagnostic tests.
- Assisted chiropractors with treatments including applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
- Provided support to patients experiencing pain or discomfort before or after treatment sessions.
- Ensured cleanliness of equipment used during treatments.
- Instructed patients on how to use therapeutic exercises and stretches properly at home to speed recovery time.
- Explained post-treatment instructions to patients, providing printed materials if needed.
- Educated patients about chiropractic care to help achieve health goals.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Med Tech / CNA
Silver Horizon Group Home
Las Vegas, CA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to medication management.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
PCA / CNA / Med Tech
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Ontario, CA
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
Education
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
US Colleges
Montclair, CA02-2024
Chiro Asst - Chiropractic Assistant / Xray Tech
AlignMed
Las Vegas, NV08-2020
Med Tech - Medication Technician
CQES Center For Quality
Las Vegas, NV03-2018
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
Ontario, CA06-2011
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
La Puente05-2001
Skills
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient Scheduling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Communicating with patient families
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Customer Service
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Respiratory equipment utilization
- CPR
- Infection control procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Therapeutic procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electric muscle stimulation
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Biohazard Disposal
- Basic Life Support
- Outpatient Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Symptom documentation
- Feeding Tube Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Data Entry
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- POS Systems
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Recordkeeping
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant /Internship Student
Prestige Medical Clinic & Urgent Care
01.2024 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant Student
US Colleges
10.2023 - 02.2024
Chiropractic Assistant
Alignmed
08.2019 - 01.2023
Med Tech / CNA
Silver Horizon Group Home
08.2018 - 07.2019
PCA / CNA / Med Tech
Home Instead Senior Care Home
08.2014 - 07.2018
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
US Colleges
Chiro Asst - Chiropractic Assistant / Xray Tech
AlignMed
Med Tech - Medication Technician
CQES Center For Quality
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
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