Maricela Garza
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate Volunteer with proven track record in patient care and emergency response. Specialized in health education and effective communication, contributing to impactful service in diverse medical environments. Over one year of experience as a medical assistant and scribe at a nonprofit clinic, demonstrating leadership and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining safety standards while providing compassionate support to residents in memory care settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Corazon Clinic
San Antonio
05.2024 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations ensuring protection of confidential patient information.
- Educated patients on nutrition and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed basic laboratory tests including urinalysis and blood glucose assessments.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs and compiling patient histories.
- Led volunteers in performing vital sign assessments on patients.
- Took all vital signs, including manual blood pressure and respiration rate.
- Refilled prescriptions under physician supervision.
Brain Trainer
Nursing Home
San Antonio
01.2024 - Current
- Engaged residents in nursing homes through companionship and conversation.
- Facilitated walks with residents to promote physical activity and well-being.
- Organized bingo games to enhance social interaction and enjoyment.
- Conducted reading, writing, and math exercises to boost cognitive function in elders with neurodegenerative diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2027
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid training
- Vital signs documentation
- CPR/AED
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Fall prevention
- Biohazard disposal
- Wound care
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Infant and toddler care
- Active listening
- Licensed driver
Affiliations
- Weightlifting and staying active
- Cooking and baking
- Volunteer at San Antonio Botanical Garden
- Volunteer Coordinator in Brain Exercise Initiative at UTSA
- Fundraising Coordinator in Women in Medicine at UTSA
Accomplishments
- Honors college
- Presidents list last spring
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
- CPR and AED Completion
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Corazon Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Brain Trainer
Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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