Katherine Vasquez
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated healthcare worker proudly offering several years of experience working with people. Medical professional willing to take the time to provide care for patients and lend a hand to health care staff. Promoting effective organization and communication skills. I am seeking employment that will support my pursuit of helping people. As I diligently work towards this goal, in my training and education, I also seek to bring the same work ethic to where I am employed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Mass General Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition accurately
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during treatment procedures
- Collaborated and lended a helping hand to nurses to perform procedures of patients
- Provided care to patients such as bathing, perineal care, assistance with bedpan and commode, hygiene care, feeding, toileting, grooming and incontinence care
- Responded quickly and compassionately to call lights and patient needs
- Patient transfer, hoyer lift, blood sugar test, ekg
- Turned and repositioned patients
- Charted accurate patient information to ensure safe and high quality care
- Emptied drainage bags
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Clinical Assistant
Beth Israel Primary Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms and results in electronic medical chart
- Aided in diagnoses process by collecting lab specimen, performing tests, and reporting results (urine dipstick, A1C, ekg, and throat swab)
- Managed patient electronic health record, including history and lab results using EPIC software
- Directed patients to exam rooms
- Conducted patient interviews to gather comprehensive medical histories.
Clinical Assistant Program
Beth Israel Lahey Health
03.2024 - 04.2024
- During the course of eight weeks, I was a part of a clinical assistant training program for Beth Israel Lahey Health. In this program, I was educated and trained on infection control, medical terminology, point of care testing and taking vital signs. The program consisted of class time and training at a primary care office; where I performed vital signs on patients and worked alongside health professionals. Upon successfully completing the program, I was hired to work as a clinical assistant at a primary care office.
Cashier
Whole Foods Market
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained organized check out area
- Processed payments and returns
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced environments
Care Giver
Easy Choice HomeCare Agency
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments
- Cleaned house, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Education
Clinical Assistant Certificate - undefined
BLS certificate - undefined
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Borough of Manhattan community college
High school equivalency - undefined
Skills
- Ability to work in high paced environments
- Vital signs documentation
- Emotional support
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Languages
English - native/fluent
Spanish - native/fluent
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Mass General Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical Assistant
Beth Israel Primary Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Assistant Program
Beth Israel Lahey Health
03.2024 - 04.2024
Cashier
Whole Foods Market
11.2022 - 02.2023
Care Giver
Easy Choice HomeCare Agency
01.2020 - 06.2022
Clinical Assistant Certificate - undefined
BLS certificate - undefined
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Borough of Manhattan community college