Miriam Avila
Henderson,NV
Summary
Empathic, effective and motivated Medical Assistant soon to be Registered Nurse able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join medical team dedicated to upholding highest standards of patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Blossom Bariatrics
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Got Intravenous (IV) Certification and Pharmacy technician certified.
- Performed venipuncture.
- Administer IV fluids to patients after surgery.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as vital signs and level of consciousness.
Chiropractor's Assistant
Mountain West Chiropractic
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Analyzed x-rays to locate source of patient difficulties and rule out fractures or diseases
- Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment
- Provided services to alieve pain and increase physical mobility in patients
- Obtained and recorded medical histories and ordered diagnostic images to diagnose health problems
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
Medical Assistant
Fremont Children's Clinic
09.2007 - 03.2014
- Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence
- Considered health history and genetic information to offer pediatric preventive healthcare
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
National Center For Competency Testing
Las Vegas, NVMedical Assistant Diploma -
Academy of Healing Arts
Las Vegas, NVPhlebotomist -
Academy of Healing Arts
Las Vegas, NVHigh School Diploma -
Basic High School
Henderson, NVBachelor's of Science And Nursing - Healthcare, Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Las Vegas NV04.2024
Certified Chiropractors Assistant -
Mt West Chiropractor
Las Vegas, NV2015
Skills
- Timely and accurate patient intakes and assessments
- Assisting physician with minor procedures
- Proper and precise injection procedures
- Excellent data entry skills and basic computer skills
- Cross-trained for front and back in a medical facility
- Understanding of OSHA regulations and HIPAA laws
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Recorded patient's medical history, vital statistics and information
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- X-ray's of Cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, hip and extremities
- BLS Certified
- Customer Service
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- IV Certified
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Vital sign monitors
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Blossom Bariatrics
08.2019 - 09.2022
Chiropractor's Assistant
Mountain West Chiropractic
03.2014 - 11.2016
Medical Assistant
Fremont Children's Clinic
09.2007 - 03.2014
Certified Medical Assistant -
National Center For Competency Testing
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Academy of Healing Arts
Phlebotomist -
Academy of Healing Arts
High School Diploma -
Basic High School
Bachelor's of Science And Nursing - Healthcare, Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Certified Chiropractors Assistant -
Mt West Chiropractor
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