Natalie Cervantes
caregiver
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Extern
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, Ca
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and ordered supplies.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
In-Home Caregiver
Golden Years In-home Senior Care
San Diego, CA
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Administrative Assistant
Saddlecreek logistics
San Diego, CA
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05.2024
Skills
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Mobility Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Companionship
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Daily Living Assistance
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- PPE Usage
- Spanish Fluent
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- CPR Certified
- Infection Control
Timeline
Medical Assistant Extern
San Diego Mesa College
02.2021 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Golden Years In-home Senior Care
12.2017 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
Saddlecreek logistics
04.2015 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Diego Mesa College
References
- Raymond Ortiz, Action Cleaning Corp, ortizraymond101@gmail.com, (619)484-5680
- Natalie Cervantes, San Diego Mesa College, nc507173@gmail.com, (619)607-9329
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
- Spanish
- Native
References
Raymond Ortiz
(619)484-5680
ortizraymond101@gmail.com
previous supervisor
Helen Pennisi
(619)340-5459
Current Client
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