María Norfi Ramírez Escobar
Houston,USA
Summary
Bilingual Registered Medical Assistant and Registered Phlebotomy Technician trained to assess and treat. Patient problem-solver with great communication skills, empathy and practiced expertise at connecting with them finded solutions and providing patients satisfaction. Passionate and competent professional develops and implements treatment plans to suit unique patient requirements. Critically assesses individual conditions with immense expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Clinica Hispana Los Angeles
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment records efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and prepared specimens for analysis.
- Educated patients on medication usage and follow-up care instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients in both English and Spanish to ensure understanding.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Respiratory Therapist
Clínic Cardiovascular Avidanti
Ibague, Colombia
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Areas of performance within my professional profile during the period 2020-2023 in the cardiovascular clinic of Ibague Tolima, Colombia such as: Emergency, Adult Intermediate Care Unit, Adult Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric and Adult Hospitalization.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Hospital Universitario del Valle
Cali, Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Areas of performance within my professional preparation during the period 2018-2020 at the Hospital Universitario del Valle Cali/Colombia such as: Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Adult Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit CIPAP, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hospitalization Surgery Male and Female, Emergency Operating Room, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Education in Promotion and Prevention of cardiorespiratory care, Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Education
Diploma in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) -
Politécnico Suramérica
12.2020
Mechanical Ventilation Course for COVID19 -
Harvard Medical School
12.2020
Respiratory Therapy - Health Area
Universidad Santiago De Cali
Cali, Colombia08.2020
Basic Life Support (BLS) Course -
Universidad Santiago Cali
12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Medical Assitant
Healthcare Professionals Registry of United State
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Healthcare Professionals Registry of United State
Washington, DCSkills
- Computer Skills
- CPR and BLS
- HMO Referrals
- Front Office Support
- Charting Skills
- Medical Terminology
- EMR(Eclinical Works, AthenaNet, EPIC)
- Excellent Patient Customer Service
- Team player
- Finger sticks
- Sterile tray set-ups
- Sterile Procedure & Techniques
- Injections and Immunizations
- EKG´s
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Urine HCG
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Diploma in Integrated Respiratory Management Intensive Care Unit, Salamandra International Training Center, 2020
- Advanced Life Support Diploma (ACLS), Politécnico Suramérica, 2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Course, Universidad Santiago Cali, 2019
- Mechanical Ventilation Course for COVID19, Harvard Medical School, 2020
- Course on Integral Health Care for victims of sexual violence, Gescons, 2020
- Course Tobacco and Public Health: From Theory to Practice, Pan American Health Organization, 2020
- Participant: 10th International Congress on Mechanical Ventilation for experts, 2018
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), 2022
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), 2025
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT), 2025
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association (BLS), 2025
References
- Dolly Gonzales, 3466613914
- Wuanderley Benitez, 7139023996
Languages
- Español, Native or Bilingual
- Inglés, Professional Working
Additional Information - Credentials Summary
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education 2023
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) 2025
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) 2025
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association (BLS) 2025
Timeline
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Clinica Hispana Los Angeles
06.2024 - 06.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Clínic Cardiovascular Avidanti
09.2020 - 12.2023
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Hospital Universitario del Valle
01.2018 - 01.2020
Diploma in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) -
Politécnico Suramérica
Mechanical Ventilation Course for COVID19 -
Harvard Medical School
Respiratory Therapy - Health Area
Universidad Santiago De Cali
Basic Life Support (BLS) Course -
Universidad Santiago Cali
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Medical Assitant
Healthcare Professionals Registry of United State
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Healthcare Professionals Registry of United State