Raquel Lazo
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Reliable Medical Support professional with 13 years of experience in Medical environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information, vital and starting Central lines (IV) . Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.
Went to school in my country Peru, my english is not great but I manage and am attending English classes in order to Master my bilingual skills. I am a fast learner and very dependable willing to learn and get back on track with my medical field career, this has always been my great passion for helping patients and continue learning the medical field as it continues to grow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
El Meste
Lima , Peru
02.1996 - 01.2001
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Medical Assistant
Clinica Ricardo Palma
Lima , Peru
02.1992 - 03.1995
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Education
BLS -
National CPR Foundation
Virginia 02.2018
Medical Assistant Diploma -
El InstitutoTecnologico No Estatal Sergio Bernales
Lima,Peru06.2001
Skills
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Patient Relations
- Dictation and Transcription
- Pharmacy Relations
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Examination Preparation
- X-Ray Processing
- Wound Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Licensed BLS
cosmotology
Business Owner OF 15 Years for Cosmetology.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant
El Meste
02.1996 - 01.2001
Medical Assistant
Clinica Ricardo Palma
02.1992 - 03.1995
BLS -
National CPR Foundation
Medical Assistant Diploma -
El InstitutoTecnologico No Estatal Sergio Bernales