Samantha Espana
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Adaptable medical professional seeking a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse eager to gain experience and enhance skills in a dynamic work setting. Offering experience in administrative, clinical duties, and a true passion for helping people in the health care field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lakeside Community Healthcare Urgent Care
Burbank, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Lakeside Community Healthcare
West Hills, CA
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Have vast knowledge in Rheumatology and Dermatology procedures
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Medical Assistant
Center for Family Health and Education
Panorama City, CA
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature, and blood pressure
- Worked primarily in pediatric setting and have vast knowledge in pediatric immunization schedule, CAIRS, and VFC programs
- Performed venipuncture and administered vaccinations for patients between ages of 2 months and older.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Phlebotomy Technician-CPT 1 -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
Skills
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specimen Collection
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Adaptable
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care and Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lakeside Community Healthcare Urgent Care
05.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Lakeside Community Healthcare
07.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Center for Family Health and Education
05.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Phlebotomy Technician-CPT 1 -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
- Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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