Larissa Cartagena
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing patient care environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Imaging Patient Assistant
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Grafton, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Answered patient inquiries regarding health care services.
- Organized patient medical records in accordance with established procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to the clinic and directed them to the appropriate areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment area by following all safety protocols.
- Transported patients to various departments via wheelchair, cart, or bed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient movement to ensure quality care
- Responded to phone calls, Record patient information, and provide radiology reports/images to staff and patients
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Assembler
SPI Lighting
Mequon, WI
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
- Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Identify problems that may affect product quality and take corrective action when required.
Barista
Starbucks
Mukwonago, WI
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee05-2023
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Waterford, WI06-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Healthcare Software Familiarity
- Decision-Making
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Education
- Customer Service
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Team Collaboration
- CNA Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
Affiliations
- Reading
- cooking
- traveling
- volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Imaging Patient Assistant
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
03.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Assembler
SPI Lighting
05.2020 - 08.2021
Barista
Starbucks
05.2018 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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