Margarita Grokholsky
North Highlands,CA
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Knowledgeable Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, administering medication, assisting with physical therapy and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Assisting with grocery shopping and preparing meals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
Sacramento, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Provide companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Coordinate transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Help maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assure proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Performe light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Helped assist client with physical therapy and exercises given by the PT
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
North Highlands, CA
09.2017 - 06.2024
- CPR certified adults, children, and infants
- First-aid certified
- Certified Preventive Health and Safety
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- Organized and planned activities such as arts and crafts, games, and outings.
- Maintained a clean and healthy environment inside a home/home daycare.
- Arranged, planned, and cooked healthy meals and snacks for the children.
- Communicated with parents regarding kids daily routines.
- Practiced safely evacuating my building bi-weekly with the children.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
Sacramento, CA
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Administered injections and medications
- Scheduled medical appointments and provided translation services
- Health training and behavioral support
- Supported paralyzed patient with personal care services and domestic services
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Medical Assistant Intern
US Healthworks
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Preformed pre-employment and workers comp tests such as TB, physical, urinalysis, and drug screening.
- Maintained patients medical histories as well as performed EKG’s, strep test, and vital signs
- Prepared instrument for autoclave, administered medication, injection, and blood draws for laboratory testing
- Observed symptoms exhibited by patients during office visits; reported changes in condition to supervising healthcare provider.
- Compiled data for reports related to patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Collected specimens for lab testing and performed basic laboratory tests under supervision of physician or medical technologist.
- Administered injections or medications as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ordered laboratory tests and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided administrative support to the medical staff, such as filing paperwork, answering phones and greeting visitors.
- Supported the clinical team in delivering quality patient care through efficient workflow processes.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Protected confidentiality of patient care information and treatments to prevent data breaches.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Citrus Heights, CA05-2024
Certificate - Medical Assistant
High Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA03-2009
Skills
- Basic Housekeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Progress Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Flexible Schedule
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Records Management
- [Language] Fluency
- Client Transportation
- Community activities
- Direct Patient Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Elderly Care
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate communication
- Medical Records Review
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
- Diagnostic Testing
- Blood collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Hemoglobin Testing
Certification
- Phlebotomist Certified, May 2024
- Medical Assistant Certified, March 2009
Languages
Ukrainian
Limited
Russian
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
04.2024 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
09.2017 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
US Healthworks
01.2009 - 03.2009
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
06.2008 - 10.2009
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Certificate - Medical Assistant
High Tech Institute