KATHERINE CHIMBO
Danbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated medical assistant with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client support through effective communication and superior organizational skills. Possesses advanced expertise in clerical functions, project support, schedule management, and customer service, ensuring seamless office operations and enhanced patient care. Quick to adapt and skilled in problem-solving, adeptly managing conflicting priorities with strategic time management. Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare procedures, medical terminology, and clinical protocols facilitates smooth coordination and fosters effective patient interactions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
San Diego Coastal Endocrinology
Encinitas, CA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Perform patient intake, including vitals, medical history, and medication reconciliation for 20-30 patients daily.
- Assist providers with examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and specimen collection.
- Administer vaccines and injections following clinical protocols.
- Manage appointment scheduling, prior authorizations, and electronic health record (EHR) documentation (Epic).
- Provide patient education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Ensure exam rooms and medical equipment are sanitized and stocked in compliance with OSHA and clinic standards
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Village at Danbury
Danbury, CT
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Interacted with patients through activities such as cards to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to the family and documenting information in files
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Certificate Nursing Assistant
Saint John Paul
Danbury, CT
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Verbal and written communication with others in the facility. Everyone gets present updates for residents and staff members. Helping us keep Consistency with treatments.
- Interpersonal skills
- Record-keeping to ensure we are keeping up with residents' care plan and their goals. In order for them to receive the best treatment possible.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of common disorders is useful in order to be able to identify if a resident needs
- Helping residents keep proper hygiene while under care of the facility. Such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported needs of 40+ residents under long-term care.
Home Health Care Aide
Sheridan home care
Bethel, CT
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted with personal care needs of clients in private homes while supporting patient independence and well-being.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Education
Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA06-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Training Direct
Danbury CT 07-2021
Skills
HIPAA compliance
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Computer skills
- Medical reception
- Data entry
- Injections administration
- Medical office procedures
- Insurance verification
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Sterilization procedures
- Wound care assistance
- Electronic health records management
- Phlebotomy
- Valid CT driver's license
- Certified in CPR and first aid
Timeline
Medical Assistant
San Diego Coastal Endocrinology
01.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Village at Danbury
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate Nursing Assistant
Saint John Paul
07.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health Care Aide
Sheridan home care
01.2018 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Training Direct