Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidate with extensive clinical experience as a Registered Medical Assistant. Expertise in cardiac care coordination, patient assessment, and education, ensuring timely interventions and optimal treatment pathways. Seeking a New Graduate Nurse Residency position to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and advance patient-centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
DeBakey Cardiology Associates
Houston, USA
01.2021 - Current
Support three cardiologists caring for patients with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathies, and inherited cardiovascular disorders.
Perform patient intake, vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, and point-of-care INR testing; triage patient-reported symptoms and escalate clinical concerns to the RN or provider.
Coordinate cardiac catheterizations and diagnostic testing, including echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear studies, cardiac MRI, PET imaging, and testing for heart, liver, and kidney transplant evaluations.
Apply ambulatory cardiac monitors and educate patients on device use and return instructions.
Coordinated genetic testing for cardiomyopathies and inherited cardiovascular disorders; facilitated prior authorizations for specialty medications and injectables to ensure timely patient access.
Managed medication refill requests and coordinated care among patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacies, and multidisciplinary specialty teams to streamline patient treatment.
Utilized Epic for clinical documentation, order coordination, medication management, results review, and patient communication to enhance workflow efficiency.
Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology - Texas Medical Center | Houston, TX
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) Cardiology
Houston, USA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Supported cardiology patients through pre-procedural assessment, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and 12-lead EKGs, escalating abnormal findings and acute symptoms to providers.
Coordinated cardiac testing and catheterization procedures, ensuring thorough patient preparation, education, and effective communication with hospital-based teams.
Triaged patient concerns, relaying clinical changes to cardiologists and advanced practice providers to facilitate timely interventions.
Provided patient and family education regarding medications, cardiac procedures, follow-up care, and post-procedure precautions.
Collaborated with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and procedural teams, promoting safe and timely continuity of care.
Houston, TX
Service Representative / Assistant Manager
The Children's Place
Houston, USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Provided customer service and problem resolution while supporting daily business operations and financial transactions.
Trained and mentored new and existing staff and assisted with inventory and operational needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westem Governors University
10-2026
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Fortis College
Houston, TX
01-2015
Skills
12-lead EKG acquisition
Point-of-care INR testing
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessment and education
Medication reconciliation
Clinical triage and escalation
Cardiac care coordination
Ambulatory cardiac monitoring
Peripheral IV insertion
Medication administration (PO and IV)
Urinary catheterization (male and female)
Epic / Electronic Health Records
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient safety and infection prevention
Head-to-toe assessment
Certifications And Credentials
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), Active
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Current through 01/27
Clinical Foundation
Nearly 10 years of healthcare experience with continuous cardiology experience since 2016, combined with current BSN preparation and acute-care clinical rotations.
Selected Nursing Clinical Experience
Houston, TX,Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital , Cardiac Unit
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth | Beaumont, TX — Medical-Surgical/Oncology & Neurology
Houston, TX, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ), Labor & Delivery
Houston, TX, Sun Behavioral Health, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Medical Assistant, Infection Prevention & Employee Health at La Rabida Children's HospitalMedical Assistant, Infection Prevention & Employee Health at La Rabida Children's Hospital