KIMBERLY ROMERO
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tots And Teens Pediatrics
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Cashier/Server Whataburger
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours
- Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control
- Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame
- Prepared fountain drinks and ice cream items
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Education
- Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers
- Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Victoria's Secret
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2013 - 07.2017
- PINK
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
- Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply
- Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment
- Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
Food Service/Customer Service
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2013 - 12.2013
- H-E-B plus!
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory
- Unloaded customer bags into cars
- Trimmed, rotated, culled, crisped and watered produce to maintain freshness and attractiveness
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes
- Processed credit cards, checks, gift cards and coupons
- Collected empty carts and returned to the store.
Education
Assistant: Medical -
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Mary Carroll High School
2013
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Diagnostic Testing
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Procedure Assistance
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Supply Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Venipuncture Expertise
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tots And Teens Pediatrics
08.2018 - Current
Cashier/Server Whataburger
05.2017 - 10.2017
Sales Associate/Cashier
Victoria's Secret
12.2013 - 07.2017
Food Service/Customer Service
08.2013 - 12.2013
Assistant: Medical -
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Mary Carroll High School
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