Margarita Monique Vela
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate school health professional with over 10 years of experience in a elementary school setting, supporting students, families, educators, and administrators and health care professionals. Experienced in family communication, community outreach, resource connections, confidential documentation, and relationship building.
Demonstrated expertise in effective communication with diverse populations, coordinating multiple responsibilities while offering families essential information and support in a professional, welcoming manner.
Aiming to leverage extensive school-based experience and exceptional interpersonal skills in this role
Overview
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Assist Laredo ISD students with daily hygiene, mobility, and personal care needs.
- Assist with medication reminders and health office routines.
- Document student care notes, symptoms, and health concerns for campus records.
- Respond to minor injuries and illnesses using district health office procedures.
- Sanitize care areas, equipment, and supplies to maintain safe school environments.
- Follow Laredo ISD health guidelines, confidentiality rules, and safety protocols.
- Develop strong and trusting rapport with students and their families to facilitate needs.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Ensure proper documentation of all students assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Educate family members about student care needs.
- Support immunization checks and health compliance tracking.
- Counsel students regarding personal hygiene habits such as handwashing, teeth brushing.
- Provide vision, hearing, & spinal screening tests using appropriate equipment according to established protocols.
- Served as a liaison between the school nurse and other members of the healthcare team when necessary.
- Developed clear written communications, notices, reminders, and materials for parents and school personnel
- Assessed student and family needs, then directed individuals to appropriate school healthcare or community resources.
- Serve as primary liaison between students, parents, guardians, school personnel, administrators, healthcare providers regarding students’ health needs.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Texas Careers
Laredo, TX 03.2007 - 04.2008
Martin High School
Laredo, TXSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Vital signs checks
- Screening procedures
- Health office routines
- Communication and family outreach
- Parent and guardian engagement
- Relationship building
- Resource coordination and referrals
- Program coordination
- Student and family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-department collaboration
- Confidentiality management
- Record management
- Health and wellness education
- Emergency response planning
- Documentation and data entry
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Para-professional of the year for my campus two years in a row.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Medical assistant certificate
- CPR, first aid, AED certified
- Vision, hearing, & spinal certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Laredo ISD
08.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Texas Careers
03.2007 - 04.2008
Martin High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Laredo Community College