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Magdalena Zamora

Crofton,KY

Summary

Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 10 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.

Medical Assistant

Methodist Pediatrics
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Medical Assistant

Alaniz Pediatric Clinic
01.2006 - 07.2011
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Medical Assistant

Mission Pediatric Center
08.1997 - 12.2005
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX
02.2012

Diploma in Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical - Medical Assisting

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants
McAllen, TX
06.1997

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Suctioning
  • Communicating with Patient Families
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Family Education
  • Chronic Disease Management

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse by Kentucky Board of Nursing License # 2056656-current
  • Registered Medical Assistant by American Medical Technologists AMT ID# 107372-current

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
06.2016 - 01.2017

Medical Assistant

Methodist Pediatrics
03.2014 - 04.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
04.2012 - 11.2013

Medical Assistant

Alaniz Pediatric Clinic
01.2006 - 07.2011

Medical Assistant

Mission Pediatric Center
08.1997 - 12.2005

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies

Diploma in Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical - Medical Assisting

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants

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