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NGOC NGUYEN

PINELLAS PARK,United States

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant II

Palo Alto Medical Foundation
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Handled prescriptions and refills.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Handled appropriate lab couriers to pick up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Handled data entry with accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Communicate with providers to schedule urgent referral, transfer of care .
  • Create and close encounter appropriately.
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
  • Insight into Medical Laws and Ethics and Physiology.
  • Proficient in executing 12 lead EKG.
  • Proficient in orthostatic blood pressure and complete vital signs.
  • Proficient assisting Physician in simple treatments, tests, sterile procedures, Lumbar puncture, positioning and draping, orthopedic procedures.
  • Prepare Botox tray, nerve block procedure.
  • Proficient performing venipuncture draws and entry-level phlebotomy skills.
  • Proficient administering intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections.
  • Administer Flu vaccine.
  • Assisting provider with phone calls to and from patients, pharmacies for Refill medication and clarify medication instructions in timely manner and appropriately.
  • Able to give patient instructions of simple procedures, tests, treatments per physician order.
  • Effectively multi tasking and prioritize urgent tasks .
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Terminology.
  • Checking Inventories, expirations, replenishes medical supplies and materials.
  • Trained in CLIA waived testing, collection and processing: urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing.
  • Responsible to handle CSF specimens to lab.
  • Responsible for following up with lab tests, imaging studies, verifying provider orders.
  • Providing and arranging interpreter, sign language assistance.
  • Float to other departments : Respiratory, Pulmonary for clinical needs and coverage.
  • Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution .
  • Familiar with principles of asepsis.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for CLIA waived tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by documenting observations, evaluating patient needs, and reporting abnormalities to supervisor.
  • Assisted with pre-op/post-op, admission and discharge in-patient units.
  • Assisted with oral suctioning, colostomy care.
  • Proficient in taking complete vital signs.
  • Proficient in providing personal cares by promoting good oral and personal hygiene, aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Proficient in 3 lead EKG for tele-patient and 12 lead EKG.
  • Experienced 1:1 sitter with medical restrain, difficult patient, custody patient, 51:50 patients
  • Collected catheter drainage.
  • Measured I/O.
  • Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution to reduce risks of patient infection and cross contamination.
  • Familiar with airborne, contact, droplet isolations.
  • Trained in all aspects of customer service, problem solving.
  • Trained in respond to emergency situations.
  • Familiar with C-I-Care, EMR, Epic.
  • Float to other units for nursing needs and coverage.

On Call Certified Nurse Assistant - Float

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Familiar with different patients’ conditions (floating to Stem cell transplant, PICU, CVICU, Comprehensive Care Unit, Maternity Unit…)
  • Familiar with and mainly taking care of patients from new born to 18 years old.
  • Familiar with airborne, contact, droplet isolations.
  • Assisted with oral suctioning.
  • Assisted in simple procedures.
  • Assisted patient with CPAP/BiPAP procedures.
  • Proficient in providing personal cares.
  • Proficient in taking vital signs.
  • Reported and watched for any abnormal signs and symptoms of patients.
  • Collected catheter drainage.
  • Measured I/O.
  • Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution.
  • Documented accurately .
  • Trained in all aspects of customer service, problem solving.
  • Experienced 1:1 sitter, medical restrain, difficult patients, anorexia nervosa, orthostatic hypotension patients, 51:50 patients.

On Call Certified Nurse Assistant

Los Altos Subacute-Rehab Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patient with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for private resident in rehab facility, and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Trained to perform passive range of motion to quadriplegic patient as defined by plan of care by OT and PT.

Assistant Manager

The Body Shop
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Engaged with customers enthusiastically to drive sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Ran POS register, accepting cash and credit card payments.
  • Handled deposit slip to bank.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Performed all retail clerk duties in busy department store including opening and closing shifts.
  • Balanced register accounts and performed sales and returns transactions.
  • Handled delivery and ordering supplies.
  • Checked for inventory sufficiency and reported inventory shortage.
  • Used expert level communications skills to handle client’s complaints, returns, exchanges.
  • Attended conference calls from Bay Area’s stores, and attended trainings for up to date products knowledge and retail skills.

Key achievement:

  • Signed up 80% of assisted customers for company-branded membership card.
  • Contributed to 50% AVT of Bay area stores.
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sale goal.

Assistant Instructor

Bong Sen Education Center
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance for 30 students between 7 to 10 years of age.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Math

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
10-2022

Skills

  • 10 Years of customer service experience in retail and hospitality
  • 5 Years of health care experience as Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant
  • Interpersonal skills and team work
  • Organization and time management
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Emergency Response Preparedness
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Medical Equipment Setup
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Immunization Administration
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Certified Acute Care Training

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Medical Assistant II

Palo Alto Medical Foundation
11.2019 - 08.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant

Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021

On Call Certified Nurse Assistant - Float

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
04.2018 - 09.2019

On Call Certified Nurse Assistant

Los Altos Subacute-Rehab Center
06.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Manager

The Body Shop
08.2015 - 08.2016

Assistant Instructor

Bong Sen Education Center
03.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Math

Mission College
  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Certified Acute Care Training
NGOC NGUYEN