Kathy Machuca
9416 Overlook Ct N
Summary
Reliable Certified Medical Assistant enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Home Health Care LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced clients' quality of life through compassionate personal care and support.
- Created individualized care plans in partnership with healthcare professionals for tailored assistance.
- Mentored junior staff on effective caregiving techniques and patient interaction best practices.
- Organized clients' daily activities and schedules to encourage social engagement.
- Supported clients' self-esteem and wellness by assisting with daily living needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene by helping with bathing, grooming, and medication reminders.
Medical Assistant
Haugen OB/GYN
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate medical histories and vital signs documentation.
- Prepared examination rooms, maintaining cleanliness and organization for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, fostering better understanding and compliance.
- Conducted routine lab tests and diagnostic procedures, ensuring accuracy in results reporting to physicians.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, enhancing data retrieval speed and patient information accessibility.
Sales Associate
Target
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village of Bloomington
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during daily living activities.
- Reported vital sign changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Accurately documented care and observations in patient records.
- Collaborated with teams to create tailored care plans for residents.
- Coordinated care continuity with healthcare professionals for all residents.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure, for patient safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN07-2020
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Respectful and compassionate
- Flexible schedule
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR - Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Home Health Care LLC
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Haugen OB/GYN
01.2021 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village of Bloomington
07.2020 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
Target
03.2018 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Science
Hennepin Technical College