Ruby Perez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with hands-on experience supporting patient care in Emergency and outpatient settings. Skilled in communication, teamwork, and maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced medical environment while providing empathetic, attentive support. Experienced in working and communicating alongside physicians and nursing staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care. Dedicated to pursuing nursing with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and continuous growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitated seamless patient care by accurately documenting medical histories, vital signs, and medications for 30–35 patients per clinic day, ensuring thorough and reliable clinical records.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and post-operative care to promote understanding, improve adherence, and support safe, successful recovery.
- Collaborated closely with the provider and communicated clearly during each encounter to deliver consistent, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.
- Built strong patient relationships through clear communication, empathy, and consistent follow-through, contributing to a positive and supportive clinic experience.
Medical Assistant
Monterey Spine and Joint
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted with patient intake by collecting accurate medical information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness, organization, and availability of required medical supplies for a steady daily patient flow.
- Worked alongside the physician during assessments, communicating effectively to support high-quality care for approximately 30-35 patients each clinic day.
Emergency Department Volunteer
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed exemplary care abilities from comforting and assisting families and patients in emergency room.
- Rounded on patients in the ER, providing assistance and overcoming communication gaps with their physicians or nurses.
- Assisted nursing staff with replenishing and sterilizing rooms in between patients.
Patient Experience Volunteer
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Establish a line of contact between the patient and their nurse to ensure each patient has a satisfying experience.
- Created a secure environment for patients and reported any issues to the Patient Experience office.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CABachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CAAssociate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2017
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Adaptable
Certification
Basic Life Support , American Heart Association - Exp. 11/2027
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
04.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Monterey Spine and Joint
06.2022 - 04.2025
Emergency Department Volunteer
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Experience Volunteer
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Monterey Peninsula College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Hartnell College