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Paola Garzon

North Plainfield

Summary


Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication, effective time management, and problem- solving experience. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Overlook Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
  • General- laparoscopy Cholecystectomy, appendectomy, Hemorrhoidectomy, Examination Under Anesthesia , Seton placement and Fistulotomy.
  • ENT- Turbinectomy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Sphenoidectomy.
  • Obstetric & Gynecologic- Hysteroscopy, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy.
  • Neurology- Lumbar Laminectomy, Anterior Lumbar fusion.
  • Orthopedic- Total Knee Arthrosplasty, Knee Arthroscopy and ORIF.
  • Plastic & Reconstructive- Breast reduction, Breast augmentation, Liposuction, Panniculectomy.
  • Scrub surgical instruments and maintain sterile field during procedures.
  • Assist surgeons by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools promptly.
  • Prepare operating room for surgeries, ensuring all equipment is functional and ready.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to establish efficient workflows during operations.
  • Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety protocols.
  • Engaged in continuous learning of new techniques and tools relevant to surgical technology field.
  • Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
  • Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.

Certified Medical Assistant

Atlantic Health System
07.2023 - Current
  • Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
  • Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
  • Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
  • Takes vital signs before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams.
  • Assists with examinations, working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks.
  • Greets patients and welcomes them to the facility, scheduling appointments and organizing them for patients.
  • Maintains medical records by recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
  • Cleans patient rooms by sanitizing and reorganizing them between visits.
  • Preps examination rooms, ensuring they are ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies.
  • Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
  • Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
  • Obtaining prior authorization for different diagnosis procedures such as MRI, CAT Scan, etc.
  • Assisting doctors with patient examination, flexible sigmoidoscopy and small procedures in the office.
  • Autoclaving instruments after procedure and examinations.

Certified Medical Assistant

Summit Health
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart.
  • Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
  • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
  • Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
  • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
  • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
  • Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
  • Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
  • Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Performing eye exam for patient with diabetes.

Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
11.2013 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for tracking referral.
  • Disinfecting patient rooms after each patient.
  • Completing and assisting patients during chief complaints and obtaining information from the hospital when required.
  • Assisting with administration duties for example: verifying insurance, helping patients with changing primary care doctors.
  • Serving as interpreter between the patient and the providers.
  • Doing urine dipstick, glucose, pregnancy test for the patients.
  • Completing physical forms.
  • Completing DYFS forms in regards to patients.
  • Assisting nurses during vaccination and triage.

Medical Assistant

Anita Kishen MD Pediatrics
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for inventory of vaccines before and after office hours.
  • Making sure all the rooms in the office had the supplies necessary for the day.
  • Revising all the laboratory results and following up with patients as needed.
  • Completing the chief complaints from each patient with as much information as possible.
  • Helping with the front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, requesting pre-authorizations for procedures as well as calling in prescriptions to the pharmacy.
  • Providing Spanish interpretation services.

Teacher

Vacation Bible School
07.2007 - 07.2008
  • Prepared activities for seven to ten year olds.
  • Assisted program coordinator with lunch services and recreation.
  • Greeting parents during morning and after noon hours.
  • Maintaining an adequate working environment.

After-School Program
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Coordinator of lunch services.
  • In charge of children ages four, five and six.
  • In charge of checking homework at the end of the day.
  • Maintaining a safe environment for children.
  • Receiving CPR training and Developmentally Appropriate Program for After School Programs.

Education

Medical Assistant -

Everest Institution
South Plainfield, NJ
04.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Program

Berkeley College Woodland Park NJ
Woodland Park, NJ
08-2025

High School Diploma -

North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield, NJ
06-2009

Skills

  • Asepsis & Infection control
  • Autoclave
  • Pharmacology/dosage calculations
  • Vital signs
  • EKGs
  • Respiratory Testing
  • Specimen collection: Throat, Urine, Blood Snellen and Ishra Eye Charting
  • Injections: Intradermal, Deltoid, Subcutaneous, Gluteus
  • Patient information: Wheelchair, Crutches
  • Critical thinking
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Basic life support
  • Workplace safety
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Problem-solving capacity

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
  • BLS Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Overlook Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Atlantic Health System
07.2023 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Summit Health
08.2019 - 11.2022

Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
11.2013 - 08.2019

Medical Assistant

Anita Kishen MD Pediatrics
09.2009 - 03.2012

Teacher

Vacation Bible School
07.2007 - 07.2008

After-School Program
09.2006 - 06.2008

Medical Assistant -

Everest Institution

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Program

Berkeley College Woodland Park NJ

High School Diploma -

North Plainfield High School

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