Joana Hidalgo
Long Beach,California
Summary
Empathic, effective and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join medical team dedicated upholding highest standards of patient care.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately.
Resourceful Medical Assistant with 7 years of experience in medical and administrative assistance. Strong background in accurately recording patient health information, taking vital signs, blood draws and injections. Gathers complete patient insurance information quickly to streamline patient appointments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Registered Nurse
CNI College
Santa Ana, California
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center Cal-heart
Beverly Hills, California
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after applying zio patch
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Vocational Nursing
Healthcare Career College
Paramount
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders with supervision of instructor
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, and wound dressing
- Led team of 10 Leadership engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rubencio Quintana/ Internal Medicine
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
- Order medical supplies and equipment.
- Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight
- Administered rapid tests such as blood draws and urinalysis to help clinical staff assess conditions
- Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
Medical Assistant Float
Jwch Institute
Los Angeles, CA
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
Education
IVCertified And Blood Withdrawals - Nursing LVN
Ksk Training
Gardena, Ca09.2020
Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA08.2020
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School
Bellflower2015
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Casa Loma College
Hawthorne2008
Registered Nurse
CNI College
Orange, CASkills
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Performs phlebotomy, CPR, Injections, IV starts/fluids, and other skills within scope of practice
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Stocking supplies
- Ability to take vitals signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed
- Patient scheduling
- Perform other duties as directed
- Documentation procedures expert
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems
- Instruct patient in use of home equipment
- File/records maintenance
- Customer service
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Ability to translate
References
Doctor Ramon (562)804-1239
Elenita Sebastian (562)804-1239
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse
CNI College
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center Cal-heart
09.2021 - 03.2023
Vocational Nursing
Healthcare Career College
07.2018 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rubencio Quintana/ Internal Medicine
01.2014 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant Float
Jwch Institute
10.2010 - 12.2012
IVCertified And Blood Withdrawals - Nursing LVN
Ksk Training
Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Healthcare Career College
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Casa Loma College
Registered Nurse
CNI College
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