Dynamic Medical Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Wadsworth Medical Group and Clinica Corominas. Proficient in phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring, I excel in patient education and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and enhancing team productivity through meticulous charting and inventory management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Wadsworth Medical Group
The Bronx, NY
11.2022 - Current
Primary duties include taking vital signs, doing EKGs, drawing blood, centrifuging and sending out specimens, wound care, urine dipstick tests, glucose testing, hemoglobin testing, nebulization, administering injections such as vitamin B12, Toradol, Rocephin, etc., and assisting with medical examinations.
Updated medical charts and educated patients per the doctor’s orders.
Maintained a sterilized environment for infection control, and routinely checked stocks of medicine and medical supplies for the office.
Organized charts, documents, and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs and patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
Caregiver
12.2020 - 02.2022
Vital signs, assisted patient with their medication, take patients to their doctor’s appointment, cooked, and cleaned for patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinica Corominas
Santiago, Dominican Republic
02.2007 - 05.2019
Company Overview: One of the largest medical complexes in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the emergency room at one of the largest medical complexes in Santiago, Dom Rep
With at least 250 patients per service
Triage nurse
Conducted initial assessment, vital signs, electrocardiogram, administered medications, drew blood, blood transfusion, assisted the provider with intubation, assisted with trauma patients, administered IV fluids, inserted bladder catheter, wound care, patients’ education
Performed Chemotherapy three times a week
Transported patients from one hospital to another hospital
I also worked in the intensive care unit in both adults and pediatrics with direct care to patients
One of the largest medical complexes in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
01.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
01.2022
EKG Technician -
01.2022
Home Health Aide -
01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
01.2006
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
EKG administration
Phlebotomy techniques
Infection control practices
Medical charting
Wound care management
Laboratory specimen collection
Medication administration
Medical equipment maintenance
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Inventory management
Suture removal
Catheter change and preparation
Phlebotomy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent customer service
References
Upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Wadsworth Medical Group
11.2022 - Current
Caregiver
12.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinica Corominas
02.2007 - 05.2019
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
EKG Technician -
Home Health Aide -
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)