MICHAEL CRUZ
New York,New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant skilled in clinical documentation and patient care. Proficient in venipuncture, medication administration, and electrocardiogram protocols. Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare teams to enhance department operations. Background in cancer research supports strong networking capabilities and successful fundraising efforts.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
SUMMIT HEALTH
New York, NEW YORK
08.2025 - Current
- Obtained vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, height, and weight; reported abnormalities to supervising physician for timely intervention.
- Performed successful venipunctures across a diverse patient demographic, ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.
- Operated the electrocardiograph machine to record cardiac electrical activity, assisting the physician in identifying signs of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) to determine critical hospital needs.
- Documented patient medical data, including allergies, medications, and chronic issues, ensuring accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Research Assistant Intern
YES IN THE HEIGHTS PROGRAM
New York, NEW YORK
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with PhD candidates to investigate impact of artificially induced chromosome imbalances on lung and kidney cancers.
- Shadowed oncologists who worked with cancer patients in discussing possible treatment options.
- Secured funding for future projects by creating and presenting charts and graphs to audiences of 20 to 100.
Emergency Medical Technician
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY'S HARPUR FERRY
Binghamton, NY
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Transported patients to Emergency Department, delivering pre-hospital care and monitoring vital signs to ensure stability during transfer.
- Supplied patients with medications like Epinephrine, Oral glucose, Aspirin, and Albuterol solution via nebulizer treatment.
- Provided concise reports to Emergency Room nurses to facilitate smooth transfer of care and continuity in treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Biological Science (B.S.) - Biology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY, USSkills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Wound care techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English - Native
French - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Portuguese - Beginner
Timeline
Medical Assistant
SUMMIT HEALTH
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant Intern
YES IN THE HEIGHTS PROGRAM
06.2022 - 08.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY'S HARPUR FERRY
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Biological Science (B.S.) - Biology
Binghamton University