Hi, I’m
Maria Ramirez-Cano
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Loma Linda University Children's Health
Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped doctors with patient procedures such as circumcisions.
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Primrose Home Care And Hospice
Home Health LVN
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
SAC Health System
Licensed Vocational Nurse
04.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
SAC Health System
Pediatric Medical Assistant
08.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
LaSalle Medical Associates
Back Office Medical Assistant Pediatrics
09.2015 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review.
- Helped doctors with patient procedures such as circumcisions, toe nail removals, abscess draining procedures.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
West Coast Medical Center
Back Office
07.2012 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Adult and Pediatric physical exams, adult and pediatric vaccinations, venipunctures, hemoglobin testing
- Documenting vital signs; height, weight, temperature, respiration
- Assisting physician with OB/GYN.
- Maintained inventory for back-office supplies, computers and work-stations.
Education
North-West College Pomona
Medical Assistant
The School of Arts and Enterprise
High School Diploma
American Career CollegeOntario, CA
Diploma from Vocational Nursing
02.2023
Skills
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Pediatric Care
- EMR / EHR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Health
08.2023 - Current
Home Health LVN
Primrose Home Care And Hospice
06.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SAC Health System
04.2023 - 06.2023
Pediatric Medical Assistant
SAC Health System
08.2020 - 06.2023
Back Office Medical Assistant Pediatrics
LaSalle Medical Associates
09.2015 - 08.2020
Back Office
West Coast Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2015
North-West College Pomona
Medical Assistant
The School of Arts and Enterprise
High School Diploma
American Career College
Diploma from Vocational Nursing