Lorena Cardenas
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Experienced with maintaining and organizing medical records. Utilizes strong attention to detail and data management skills to ensure accurate and confidential patient information.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
County Of Los Angeles - Department Of Public Social Services
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Turning Point of Central Ca-Sequoia Youth Services
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed the release of information process, safeguarding sensitive patient data while adhering to legal requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately organizing and maintaining medical records and health information.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through diligent management of confidential patient data.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement in documentation practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate documentation of patient conditions and treatments.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
School Health Aide
Kings County Office of Education-Lincoln Ele.
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Ensured timely communication with parents regarding their child''s medical needs or changes in their condition while under school care.
- Promoted a healthy school environment by educating students on proper hygiene practices and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures during outbreaks of illness within the school community, working alongside health professionals to minimize spread and impact.
- Coordinated immunization programs within the school, ensuring compliance with state requirements.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA02.2024
Associate Of Science - General Studies
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA05.2019
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Information verification
- Medical terminology proficiency
- File organization
- Data entry
- Document scanning
- Supply ordering
- Record maintenance
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant,
BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
County Of Los Angeles - Department Of Public Social Services
09.2014 - 05.2022
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Turning Point of Central Ca-Sequoia Youth Services
09.2007 - 09.2010
School Health Aide
Kings County Office of Education-Lincoln Ele.
08.2003 - 06.2006
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide
Skagit Valley College
Associate Of Science - General Studies
Concorde Career College
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