Mimi Sihapanya
Oakland,CA
Summary
Proven Care Aide/Medical Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at Thomas Adams Residential Care Facility. Skilled in compassionate caregiving and medical documentation, adept at addressing individual needs while ensuring safety. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, boosting patient satisfaction and care continuity. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and compassionate communication, committed to healthcare excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Aide/Medical Assistant
Thomas Adams Residencial Care Facility
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations using active listening skills and cultural sensitivity, establishing trust and rapport quickly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and conducting regular safety checks.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Documented patient progress accurately and consistently in electronic medical records, supporting continuity of care across providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans for patients, optimizing health outcomes.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Medical Assistant Intern
Lifelong Medical Urgent Care
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Supported optimal patient care by performing diagnostic tests under supervision, such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
Education
Completed - Medical Assistant
Intercoast Colleges
Anaheim, CA04.2012
Skills
- Recreational Activities
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Light exercise encouragement
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Healthcare coordination
- Family liaison
- Physical therapy support
- Transportation Arrangements
- Oxygen therapy understanding
- Wound care basics
- Assisted living expertise
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Strong Ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Relationship Building
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Companionship
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient Assessments
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Client documentation
- Supportive Companionship
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient Management
- Incident Reporting
- Behavior redirection
- Client Transportation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- PPE Usage
- Care Plan Management
- Care plan assessment
- Records Maintenance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Direct Care Aide
- Client Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Clear Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attentive to People
Accomplishments
- Completed 300 clinical hours in diagnostic and portable X-rays.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 32 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Medication Distribution
Issue medications to 32 clients. Given immunizations. Taking Vitals.
Timeline
Care Aide/Medical Assistant
Thomas Adams Residencial Care Facility
08.2021 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
Lifelong Medical Urgent Care
03.2020 - 12.2020
Completed - Medical Assistant
Intercoast Colleges