Maria Velasco
Salinas,CA
Summary
Motivated college student seeking part-time employment to support academic goals. Demonstrated experience in customer service and retail roles, showcasing strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in dynamic work environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with nursing staff in various capacities, assisting them by attending to patient needs on an as-needed (PRN) basis, ensuring timely and effective support.
- Provided comprehensive patient care including several key responsibilities such as monitoring vitals, managing patient intake, and assisting with feeding.
- Specialized in post-operative care, demonstrating attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Acquired proficiency in the proper administration of CPR techniques, enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Scribe - Medical Assistant
Clinca de Salud del Valle de Salinas
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Facilitated physician-patient interactions, documenting discussions and offering essential language support.
- Developed proficiency in translating medical terminology and understanding prescription processes, enhancing patient care.
- Managed the distribution of medication for each patient post-appointment.
- Managed a team of three medical assistants, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Coordinated patient flow to ensure an optimal workflow at the clinic.
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Demonstrated initiative, earning a swift promotion with additional responsibilities.
- Managed restaurant operations, overseeing 7-10 employees per shift.
- Efficiently handled employee schedules, and cash intake, and adeptly resolved customer and client conflicts.
- Conducted regular and thorough equipment checks, to ensure a seamless workflow.
- Participated in management meetings to discuss and implement new policies, contributing to continuous improvement in restaurant performance.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Science And Liberal Arts
Hartnell College
03-2026
Medical Assistant License -
Central Coast College
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Specimen collection
- Database administration
- Records management
- Continuing education
- Medical records management
- Call light response
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Patient mobility support
- Medical record tracking
- Linen management
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient care and safety
- Time management
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient care quality
- CPR certification
- Calm under stress
- Clinical documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- Injury prevention
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Emotional and social support
Languages
Fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in professional settings.
Additional Experience and Skills
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Natividad Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2021
Scribe - Medical Assistant
Clinca de Salud del Valle de Salinas
07.2015 - 03.2020
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
01.2013 - 11.2014
Certified Medical Assistant - Science And Liberal Arts
Hartnell College
Medical Assistant License -
Central Coast College