Sara Nestler
Austin,TX
Summary
Student Nurse with 7+ years experience with surgical assistance and collaborating with medical teams throughout case management processes. Desires to work in a setting that utilizes and expands knowledge and skills, providing high-quality nursing care to patients and their loved ones. Demonstrates a compassionate approach and reliable teamwork, excelling in fast-paced environments. Goal is to support the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and provide compassionate, holistic care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Santa Clarita ENT and Plastic Surgery
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted ENT and Plastic surgical procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, disposed contaminated supplies, cleaned and sterilized instruments.
- Interviewed and documented patient's symptoms, vital, medications, or information such as test results in their personal EMR. collected tissue and other laboratory specimens in preparation for testing.
- Ordered all testing and/or surgeries recommended by the physician.
- Provided information/instructions for cosmetic, surgical pre-op/post-op, medications and physician orders to patients
Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Verified insurance coverage using AdvancedMD, Modmed EMA, and Nextech EMR systems.
- Assisted in MOHS surgery, and surgical and cosmetic dermatological procedures.
- Traveled throughout Los Angeles assisting a group of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants with dermatological procedures.
- Prepared patient rooms, obtained medical history and explained treatment regimens and procedures for before and aftercare.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Austin03.2025
Medical Assistant -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA2016
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Compassionate caregiver
- Sterile technique
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Relations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Monitoring patient progress
- Medical Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)
HIPAA Certified
Phlebotomy Training Card
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Santa Clarita ENT and Plastic Surgery
10.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
10.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Medical Assistant -
American Career College
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)
HIPAA Certified
Phlebotomy Training Card
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