Laura Castillo
Merced,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Licensed Vocational Nurse 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 deadline-driven environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wellpath
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
Program Specialist
City Of Salinas
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Achieved successful outcomes for multiple projects through effective project management and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Increased stakeholder engagement by developing targeted communication materials and conducting regular meetings.
- Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-Focused Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Office Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Procedures Understanding
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Wellpath
12.2017 - 05.2023
Program Specialist
City Of Salinas
06.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hartnell College