Mayra Alvarez
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly motivated, bilingual professional with extensive experience in educational and healthcare settings, including a pivotal role at DPS. Excelled in providing individual instruction and support, leveraging skills in classroom management and phlebotomy to enhance student and patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in educational assistance and compassionate care, significantly improving learning environments and healthcare efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
DPS
Denver, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Administered standardized tests according to established procedures.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling learners.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students with special needs.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
Medical Assistant
Inner City Health Center
Denver, CO
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Any Lab Test Now
Thornton, CO
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Keeping track of inventory
Education
Medical Assistant - Science
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO03-2022
Phlebotomy Certificate - Science
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO08-2018
Nurse Aide - Science
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO08-2018
Skills
- Classroom support
- Student needs support
- Educational assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Student learning support
- Individual instruction
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs and examinations
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Medical interpreter certificate
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
DPS
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Inner City Health Center
12.2022 - 08.2024
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Any Lab Test Now
10.2018 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant - Science
Pima Medical Institute
Phlebotomy Certificate - Science
Community College of Denver
Nurse Aide - Science
Community College of Denver
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