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Marcela Madrid

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Proven Referral Coordinator and Medical Assistant at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, adept in patient records oversight and multi-line phone proficiency. Excelled in streamlining referral processes, enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping. Demonstrated ability to bridge service gaps, improving referral completion rates by over 30%. Skilled in fostering patient cooperation and reducing anxieties.

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Health Care setting and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

License Vocational Nurse Program

License Vocational Nurse
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Referral Coordinator

Community Health Centers Of the Central Coast
08.2005 - 01.2024
  • Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
  • Weighed patient need, provider availability, and insurance coverage to determine optimal scheduling.
  • Monitored referrals to foster timely completion and followed up with physicians to facilitate.
  • Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers and resources to bridge service gaps.

Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers Of the Central Coast
08.2005 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Education

License Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
12-2024

Associate Degree in Pre-Nursing - Pre-Nursing

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Time management abilities
  • Treatment plan implementation

    Nursing processes

    Patient and family communication

    HIPAA guideline adherence

    Documentation accuracy

    Clinical judgment

    Vital signs monitoring

    Treatment outcome monitoring

    Tracking symptoms

    Vital signs

    Charting and recording

    Empathetic and compassionate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

License Vocational Nurse Program

License Vocational Nurse
01.2024 - 12.2024

Referral Coordinator

Community Health Centers Of the Central Coast
08.2005 - 01.2024

Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers Of the Central Coast
08.2005 - 01.2024

License Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Allan Hancock College

Associate Degree in Pre-Nursing - Pre-Nursing

Cuesta College
Marcela Madrid