Nidia Garay
Midland,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Family Care Clinic
Midland, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed PFTs, and DOTs.
Patient Care Assistant
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, TX
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
Restaurant Hostess
Butter
Midland, TX
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Assisted with setting up banquet rooms for special events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, TX05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology
Midland College
Midland, TXSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- EKG Set up and Monitoring
- Compassionate
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Vital Sign Monitors
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- CPR
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Family Care Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Midland Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Butter
01.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology
Midland College
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