Maritza Cendejas
Antioch,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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser- San Ramon Medical Offices
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser- Antioch/Walnut Creek Medical Center
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Provide care to adult orthopedic, respiratory and medical surgical patients in a fast paced environment
- Perform patient care duties such as vital signs measurements, repositioning, catheter care, hygiene care, feeding aspiration precaution patients, documentation of intake and output
- Demonstrate flexibility when performing a variety of duties requested by the Registered nurses.
Receptionist, Medical Assistant, Prenatal Clerk, Sr.Medical Assistant
Kaiser- Delta Fair Medical Offices
11.2005 - 10.2013
- Front office duties included registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification
- Performed vital signs, procedure set up, back office urinalysis/lab tests, interview patient to keep medical records updated, patient information computer entry, assisted the doctor during procedures
- Intake of medical/family history to start prenatal care, extensive prenatal care teaching to newly pregnant patients, set up and ordered genetic screenings
- Promoted to Senior/Lead Medical Assistant where I worked closely with manager and doctors to improve workflow, liaison between staff and management, in charge for taking on special projects to improve clinic site.
Education
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
11.2015
Boston Reed College
Pittsburg, CA05.2005
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care
- Excellent Communication
Other Qualifications - Bilingual
Spanish (QBS Level 2)
Licensure Certification
CA LVN License #682973, American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification, Current, 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant
Kaiser- San Ramon Medical Offices
04.2016 - 07.2016
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser- Antioch/Walnut Creek Medical Center
10.2013 - 03.2016
Receptionist, Medical Assistant, Prenatal Clerk, Sr.Medical Assistant
Kaiser- Delta Fair Medical Offices
11.2005 - 10.2013
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Boston Reed College