KARLA SALAS
Orlando,FL
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialists
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored patient conditions and recorded vital signs, updating charts to ensure timely responses to changes during chemotherapy and other treatments.
- Administered medications and injections according to healthcare providers' instructions.
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen collection, preparing samples for laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with sterile protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications, ensuring thorough understanding of post-treatment care instructions.
Medical Assistant
The Women's Center
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted OB/GYN physicians and nursing staff during patient examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care.: Support OB/GYN physicians and nursing staff during patient examinations, procedures, and treatments, such as pelvic exams, pap smears, and prenatal visits
- Administered medications and injections, including contraceptives and vaccines, following prescribed protocols.
- Collected and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis, facilitating accurate and timely diagnostic results.: Collect and properly label specimens, such as blood, urine, and cervical swabs, ensuring accurate and timely processing in the laboratory
- Maintained clean and organized examination rooms, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for gynecological procedures.: Ensure exam rooms are clean, organized, and fully stocked with the necessary supplies for gynecological exams and procedures
Medical Assistant
Painalgia Relief Center
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Patient Preparation and Monitoring: Prepare patients for examinations and treatments by gathering medical history, taking vital signs, and assessing pain levels using standardized pain assessment tools
- Assisted in pain management procedures by supporting physician during joint injections, nerve blocks, and spinal injections while ensuring all equipment was prepared and sterile.
- Documented patient histories, treatment plans, pain assessments, and progress notes in electronic health records (EHR) system, maintaining up-to-date and accurate patient records.
- Scheduled and coordinated patient appointments, including initial consultations and follow-up visits, optimizing appointment flow and minimizing wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08-2019
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques Skilled in maintaining sterility, labeling samples, and adhering to safety protocols
- EHR proficiency (Athena, ONCO, Epic)
- Patient scheduling
- Patient support
- Medical terminology
- Detail orientation
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) 2026-2028
- HIPPA - UCF Certified 2026
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialists
02.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
The Women's Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Painalgia Relief Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College