Kristine N Perez
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed nurse-hopeful with proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwest Integrated Health
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Aide in distribution of clothing, hygiene products, and bus passes to patients
- Maintained continuity of care across medical, mental health and community resources
- Aide in distribution of clothing, hygiene products, and bus passes to patients
- In-clinic observations and assessments within scope of practice
- Manage inventory of Vivitrol and outpatient referrals.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms and mental health screened patients using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9
- Collaborated with physicians and pharmacies for medical prescriptions.
- Audited patient records both in Epic and internal program, Methasoft
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Provides a variety of non-emergency care to senior citizens who wish to remain in their own homes
- Assisting with ADLs as needed, medication reminders, light housework, preparing meals, and driving assistance.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Rainier Surgery Center
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Outpatient surgery; urology and ENT
- Responsibilities include observing patients in post-op phase one through phase two then assisting patients with hydrating, feeding, dressing, and transferring custody to patients’ pre-approved caregivers.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with inventory of stock medical supplies
- Surgical instrument cleaning and disinfection for the nurse to take and sterilize
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Surgical Associate's NW- Department of Urology
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Private practice in treating patients with urological concerns
- Strong organization and intercommunication skills required as this clinic has a highly involved schedule
- Back office medical tasks included setting up and assisting physicians with vasectomies, prostate biopsies, circumcisions, urethral dilations, testosterone therapies, BCG treatments, Urodynamics, and other procedures intended to improve urinary symptoms caused by prostate and/or bladder issues.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Associate in Science - Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
Tacoma Community College
12.2019
Nursing Assistant -
ProCare Academy
09.2018
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest College
10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Martin's University
Olympia12.2024
High School Diploma -
Clover Park High School
06.2006
Skills
- Use and management of sterile technique
- CLIA-Waived laboratory tests
- Vital Signs
- Medication administration to include intramuscular and subcutaneous
- Inventory and supply management
- Phlebotomy
- Urinary catheter care and change
- Aid in patient ADLs
- Aid with inter-clinical diagnostic testing and analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Records
- Microsoft Office
- Analytics
- Professional bedside manner
- Outpatient referrals
- Aid in case management
- Patient Scheduling
- Revise and implement SOPs
- EMR systems
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient documentation (scope at medical assistant level)
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certification,
60926110, exp. 06/04/25
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
60502093, exp 06/04/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association. Instructor C. Brown, exp.
06/2025
- Dean's List Saint Martin's University 2023-2024
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2019
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- sole medical assistant worked alongside the nurse in the PACU at Rainier Surgery
lyric, poetry, drawing, rafting and swimming
Enjoyment of arts and some recreational activities, find they are healthy ways to perform self-care and are centering. This allows strong dedication and focus toward delivering excellent patient care.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwest Integrated Health
01.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Rainier Surgery Center
04.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2018 - 11.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Surgical Associate's NW- Department of Urology
03.2017 - 04.2019
Associate in Science - Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
Tacoma Community College
Nursing Assistant -
ProCare Academy
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Martin's University
High School Diploma -
Clover Park High School
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