Kevin Garcia
Medical Assistant
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Started working as a MA after getting certificate, enjoyed working in the medical field so much, made decide to go back to school for a nursing degree. Finished prerequisites for nursing at El Camino College as of June 2024. Have been working at Easterseals Southern California for the past year as a Behavioral Interventionist. Conduct in home therapies with kids on the spectrum to help them acquire daily life skills and help them become more independent/
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals, SC
05.2024 - Current
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Managed crises effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of all students.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors.
- Assisted in inclusion of students with behavioral challenges into general education settings, facilitating their social and academic integration.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavior intervention methodologies.
Medical Assistant
Synovation Medical Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Porter
Midway Car Rental
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Transported vehicles to different locations.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
UEI College - Gardena
Gardena, CA 12.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Monitoring patient progress
Medical Records Management
Efficient and reliable team player
Electronic health records
Patient Management
Languages
English, Spanish
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals, SC
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Synovation Medical Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
UEI College - Gardena
12.2018 - 07.2019
Porter
Midway Car Rental
03.2015 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Nursing
El Camino College
05.2001 -
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