Ovidio A Cristales Martinez
Inglewood,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
02.2018 - Current
- Participate in total patient care in the community office setting.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs, medication list, allergies, and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based (venipuncture, injections, swabs) on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Identify and promptly report abnormal signs and symptoms to physicians.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medely Nursing Agency
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
National Certified Medical Assistant
Reliant Urgent Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by scheduling appointments and organizing patient flow to reduce wait times.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12.2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2021
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Assessment
- IV Setup
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Procedure Preparations
- EMR / EHR
- Personal Care Needs
Student Clinical Experience
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, San Pedro, CA
- Telemetry, Medical-Surgical Unit, Rehabilitation
Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Adult Primary Care, Pediatric Primary Care, Family Medicine, Women's Health, Urgent care
Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Med-Surg, Telemetry, NICU, ICU, ED, Postpartum, Labor and Delivery, Cath Lab,
Southern California Hospital, Culver City, CA
- Med-Surg, Mental Health Unit, Operating Room
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety
- I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
- ECG & Pharmacology
- Ventilator, Pulmonary, and Tracheostomy.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
02.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medely Nursing Agency
02.2018 - 11.2023
National Certified Medical Assistant
Reliant Urgent Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Monica College
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