Raquel Sanchez
Hermiston,OR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
12.1997 - Current
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Center
11.1993 - Dec1997
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Conducted patient and family education on the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices to foster overall health and wellbeing.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Charter Collage
Pasco, WA06.2010
Associate of Science - Medication Aide
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR10.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06.1995
High School Diploma -
Jesus Gonzalez Lugo
Armeria Colima Mexico07.1992
Skills
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Administering Medications
- Advising Patents
- Critical Thinking
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Monitoring patient progress
- Office Support
- Immunization Administration
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Clear Communication
- CPR/AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient support
- Direct Patient Care
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Examination Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision-Making
(PEARS)Pediatric Emergency
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
12.1997 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Center
11.1993 - Dec1997
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Charter Collage
Associate of Science - Medication Aide
Blue Mountain Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Blue Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Jesus Gonzalez Lugo
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