Nivia Gonzalez Hernandez
NORTHPORT
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
La colonia medical center
Miami
02.2019 - Current
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic systems.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently in the clinic.
Medical Assistant
La colonia medical center
Miami
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic systems.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently in the clinic.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in examination rooms consistently.
- Prepared medical instruments and supplies for examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Carlos J Finlay
La Havana 09.1987 - 07.1992
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Clinical procedures
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign measurement
- Laboratory testing procedures
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Medical terminology in Spanish
- Lab equipment operation
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Problem solving
- Prescription refills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
La colonia medical center
02.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
La colonia medical center
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Carlos J Finlay
09.1987 - 07.1992