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Maria Davalos

Plantation,FL

Summary

Nursing student with an anticipated graduation date of June 2024 with a passion for patient care and eager to learn. Experienced providing direct patient care as a Medical Assistant, and as a Student Nurse enrolled in a BSN program. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse Intern

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, blood glucose testing.
  • Maintained the comfort and safety of each patient.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
  • Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
  • Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.

Medical Assistant

Comprehensive MD
05.2021 - Current
  • Help coordinate patient care and maintain communication between the providers and the patients.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments and registered patients.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Florida JFK Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and blood glucose testing.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.

Babysitting

Self Employed
05.2019 - 12.2022
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.

Human Resources Intern

CEPSA
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
  • Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Assistant Translator

Translate Ecuador
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish.
  • Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing-Miami
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2024

No Degree - Prenursing Studies

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12.2020

No Degree - Health Sciences

Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito Ecuador
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Fundación Colegio Americano De Quito
Quito, Ecuador
01.2016

Skills

  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Patient Records
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Infection Control
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
  • Certified Phlebotomist, 06/01/21, Present

Assessments

  • Knowledge of Early Childhood Development, Highly Proficient, 12/01/19
  • First Aid, Proficient, 12/01/19
  • Problem Solving, Proficient, 03/01/20

Personal Information

Title: Nursing Student

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Nurse Intern

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Florida JFK Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant

Comprehensive MD
05.2021 - Current

Babysitting

Self Employed
05.2019 - 12.2022

Human Resources Intern

CEPSA
06.2017 - 08.2019

Assistant Translator

Translate Ecuador
09.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing-Miami

No Degree - Prenursing Studies

Nova Southeastern University

No Degree - Health Sciences

Universidad San Francisco De Quito

High School Diploma -

Fundación Colegio Americano De Quito
Maria Davalos