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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, CA
06.2023

Phlebotomy Technician-CPT 1 -

UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021

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

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