Paola Medina
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health records management. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring seamless support in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Recommendations
Golden Hill Post Acute
Lashonda Grey ( Supervisor ) - (619) 623-6992
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Intern
Mid-City community clinic
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Protected confidentiality of patient care information.
- Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email, and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
- Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by cleaning exam rooms between patients or restocking supplies when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Hill Post Acute
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or Hoyer Lift.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Manor Nursing Home
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
Medical Assistant -
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA10-2024
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Healthcare Science Academy
Chula Vista, CA12-2022
High School Diploma -
Otay Ranch Senior High School
Chula Vista, CA06-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Organizational abilities
- Patient Scheduling
- OSHA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Communication
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Terminology
- Bilingual- English and Spanish
- CPR/AED certified
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Medical Assistant Intern
Mid-City community clinic
09.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Hill Post Acute
09.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant -
UEI College
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Healthcare Science Academy
High School Diploma -
Otay Ranch Senior High School
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