Perla Merino
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at Mary Birch Women's Hospital and Palomar Health, adept in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Excelled in providing exceptional care and support, leveraging bilingual abilities and a team-oriented approach. Demonstrated rapid learning ability and a professional bedside manner, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Mary Birch Women's Hospital
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient check-in and navigation throughout the hospital.
- Answered visitor questions, offered directions, and escorted to destination.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Fariba Zand Pediatrics Office
Escondido, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
Flying Samaritans of CSUSM
09.2023 - Current
- Offering clinic services to an underserved community in La Mision, Baja California
- Registering new patients
- Recording past medical history
- Taking vital signs
- Medical translator (Spanish)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayshire Carlsbad
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Facility
- Worked in all three areas of facility
- Communicate and report effectively with staff members
- Rapid response to any fall incidents
- Complete digital charting before the end of my shift
- Form a relationship with residents and make them feel safe
- Skills used: Ambulation, Toileting, Changing/Dressing, Feeding, Shower, Bed Bath (Perineal care), Range of Motion exercises, Catheter care, etc
- Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Facility
Store Associate
In-N-Out Burger
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for operations of store equipment
- Be welcoming to give the customer the best experience possible while visiting our store
- Follow directions from my managers or superior coworkers
- Accurate communication with crew members during shifts
Pathmaker Intern
Palomar Health
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Practiced working professionally with hospital staff RNs, CNAs, and Physicians
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Skills used: Ambulation, Toileting, Changing/Dressing, Discharging patients, Feeding, etc
Education
Diploma - Human Development
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12.2024
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
San Marcos, CASkills
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
Extracurricular Activities
The Alliance Ambassador (California State University San Marcos), 11/01/20, Present,
- Reaching out to middle school and high school students about college benefits,
- Gathering with peers and organizing presentations
- Four-year commitment to enlighten a new educational journey
Flying Samaritans of CSUSM, 09/01/23, Present,
- Offering clinic services to an underserved community in La Mision, Baja California,
- Registering new patients
- Recording past medical history
- Taking vital signs
-Medical translator (Spanish)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Mary Birch Women's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Fariba Zand Pediatrics Office
10.2023 - Current
Flying Samaritans of CSUSM
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayshire Carlsbad
10.2022 - Current
Pathmaker Intern
Palomar Health
07.2022 - 12.2022
Store Associate
In-N-Out Burger
11.2019 - Current
Diploma - Human Development
California State University-San Marcos
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
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