Lorena Alvarez
Huntington,NY
Summary
Licensed Esthetician certified in permanent cosmetic procedures. Experience includes skin care facials, waxing, laser hair removal.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laser Technician
Desire Laser Plus
01.2024 - Current
- Increased client satisfaction by providing expert advice on laser applications and optimization techniques.
- Maintained treatment rooms and workstations in compliance with OSHA standards to deliver safe and therapeutic experiences.
- Built strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.
- Sold products and additional services while rendering treatments to cross-promote other areas of practice.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to industry standards and implementing safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional waxing services, ensuring client comfort throughout each procedure.
- Performed various skin care services such as facials, and PMU
- Provided safe laser hair removal treatments that resulted in satisfied clientele who experienced long-lasting results.
- Educated clients on the benefits of laser hair reduction, leading to increased bookings and referrals.
- Performed corrective procedures to improve the appearance of previous permanent makeup applications.
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone
08.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in EMR system
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Stony Brook
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Education
PMU Certificate -
NYIB
Islandia, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYNYS Esthetics License
04.2023
Esthetics
Long Island Hair Skin And Hair
Levittown, NY10.2021
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Huntington, NY06.2012
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Western Suffolk BOCES
Dix Hills, Ny06.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Multitasking and Organization
- Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting
- Relationship Building
- Hair Removal
- Client Consultations
- spanish Fluency
- Skincare product knowledge
- Waxing and laser hair removal
- Airbrush makeup artistry
- Facial Massage
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laser Technician
Desire Laser Plus
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone
08.2022 - 04.2024
Medical Assistant
Stony Brook
05.2020 - 05.2021
PMU Certificate -
NYIB
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Nassau Community College
NYS Esthetics License
Esthetics
Long Island Hair Skin And Hair
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Western Suffolk BOCES