Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Paola Zelaya

Tampa,Florida

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists
09.2021 - Current
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Florida Medical Clinic
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Better Health Medical Center
12.2013 - 05.2016
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Tampa, FL
05.2011

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Data Entry
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Lab equipment calibration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists
09.2021 - Current

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Florida Medical Clinic
07.2018 - 09.2021

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Better Health Medical Center
12.2013 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Paola Zelaya