Katelyn Dizon
Summary
Medical Assistant with a strong foundation in elderly care and Alzheimer's/Dementia support, bringing experience in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation. Proficient in medication administration, ECG/EKG, injections/venipuncture, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and families, aspiring to contribute as a certified medical assistant in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Caregiver
Salinas
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with feeding & monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, reducing risks & ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate & attentive care
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, & logged behavioral changes
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns daily
Medical Assistant - Externship
Agile Occupational Medicine
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, clinical protocols, and procedures.
- Streamlined patient intake procedures and optimized workflow processes to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Administered injections & venipuncture and provided patient education on possible side effects or after care.
- Conducted routine assessments for pre-employment and DOT physicals, including: EKG, urinalysis, vision, and hearing tests.
- Assisted with wound care, such as: applying/changing patient's dressings and providing braces/crutches.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
HarperRand Adult School
Salinas, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA08.2024
Skills
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
- ECG/EKG
- Patient Screening & Vital Signs
- Injections & Venipuncture
- Medical Records
- Medication Administration
- Preparation of patients for examination procedures and treatments
- Collection and processing of specimens
- Strong communication
- Adaptable & Professional
- Speaks/Understands Spanish (70%)
Certification
- CPR, American Heart Association, 12/01/24
- CMAC, American Medical Certification Association, 01/01/25
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Externship
Agile Occupational Medicine
02.2025 - 03.2025
Patient Caregiver
Salinas
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
HarperRand Adult School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California State University, Fullerton
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