Assisted post-surgical patients with daily activities to promote recovery, including delivering meal trays, feeding, ambulating, repositioning, and providing bathroom assistance.
Measured and documented routine and postoperative vitals, promptly reporting any abnormal findings for timely intervention.
Measure and document inputs/outputs of Jackson-Pratt and Hemovac drains, urine, meals, and stools; collect any necessary samples
Observed and reported changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to ensure appropriate care adjustments.
Medical Assistant
Medicine and Nephrology Associates
06.2016 - 05.2025
Coordinated patient intakes and recorded initial vital signs to facilitate efficient patient care
Maintained thorough patient records and charting to ensure accurate, timely flow of information
Reviewed and scanned patient medical records and insurance files to assist in billing and filing processes
Work to improve patient care by managing Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) in order to ensure patient is up to date on necessary care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Gardens Nursing Home
05.2018 - 09.2022
Assist residents with activities of daily living such as meals, dressing, bathing, and transferring
Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safety and quality of care for patients and staff
Followed Department of Public Health's infection control policies while working in COVID unit to protect residents and staff
Provided social and emotional support for residents while advocating for their individual care needs.
Respiratory Intern
PIH Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
Executed data entry tasks for PDN program
Conducted research on project-related articles and resources
Watched medical procedures in OR, NICU, and Labor & Delivery
Director of Membership Selection
Delta Delta Delta
11.2021 - 05.2022
Oversaw and educated the matching committee on their role, responsibilities and tasks to be completed
Supervised ind oversaw utilization of electronic software an all clerical aspects of recruitment
Created process to collect, organize, and process potential new member information
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
AT Still University-Central Coast
Santa Maria, CA
09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA
05-2022
Skills
CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant
CPT-Certified Phlebotomist Technician
BLS Certified
Volunteer Experience
Student Ambassador - ATSU (01/25-Current): Promote program visibility through student outreach, tours, and recruitment events, Communicate program requirements and student experiences to prospective applicants, Assisted with coordinating student events and supporting faculty-led initiatives
Volunteer - Braille Institute Anaheim Center (01/24, 01/25): Regularly assisted visually impaired individuals in salsa, art, exercise, and yoga classes, Participated in Youth Program events such as bowling, programming, and Easter egg hunts., Led set-up and clean-up tasks at community volunteer events and workshops., Collaborated with other volunteers to plan and execute special events or projects.
Mentor - First Generation Mentor Program (08/20, 05/22): Assisted first-generation high school students with college applications, offered advice and guidance, developed strategies for making competitive applicants