Lorie Jane Ruiz
Kapaa
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/MedTech
Regency at Puakea Retirement & Assisted Living
Lihue
01.2021 - Current
- Providing compassionate care and assistance with activities daily for elderly residents.
- Helping them with their medications, and ensuring residents' safety and comfort.
Clinical Assistant
Primary Care Clinic of Kauai
Lihue
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Checked in patients for their appointments, conducted patient intake interviews, and recorded vital signs.
- Assisted patients in scheduling their appointments for blood tests, x-rays, or any necessary tests.
Caregiver
Checked in patients for their appointment, conduct
Lihue
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided personalized care to patients, including assistance with grooming, bathing, and dressing.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in patient health statuses to nursing staff, ensuring prompt medical attention when necessary.
Education
Certification of Achievement in Medical Assisting -
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
Lihue, HI05-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication management
- Positive attitude
- Patience
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Typing: 45 WPM
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Ilocano
Professional
Certification
- BLS CPR exp 08/2026
- Certified Nurse Aide 02/2018
MEDA Program Clinical Experience
- Administrative: Meda 143 - 21 hours (ID KMC)
- MEDA 123 - 21 Hours (HMP KMC)
- MEDA 220 - 164 Hours (Family Practice Kapaa)
References
Victoria Mathis
Kauai Community College
vwalker@hawaii.edu
(808)-245-8358
Professor and Medical Assisting Program Director
08/2024-Present
Chelsea Bisarra
Regency at Puakea
(808)-652-0152
Director of Nursing
12/2021-Present
Pam Arroyo
Regency at Puakea
Executive Director
(808)-652-0350
Timeline
Caregiver/MedTech
Regency at Puakea Retirement & Assisted Living
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Primary Care Clinic of Kauai
07.2019 - 01.2021
Caregiver
Checked in patients for their appointment, conduct
06.2018 - 01.2021
Certification of Achievement in Medical Assisting -
Kauai Community College
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
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