SONIA LARISSA CERDA
Chicago,IL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
The Skin Care Center
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted with over 50 Mohs surgeries, including prepping surgical kits, creating a sterile field, and ensuring patient comfort throughout.
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and with procedures such as skin biopsies, excisions, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
- Reviewed medical records and procedures with the physician to ensure appropriate billing.
- Ordered lab tests for patients, performed phlebotomy, and collected specimens for analysis when necessary.
- Administered IM, subQ, and biologic injections according to protocol.
- Appropriately drew up syringes for neurotoxin and Kenalog.
- Enrolled patients in iPledge and initiated various biologics.
- Obtained a thorough patient history while scribing doctors' notes.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Kaminska Dermatology
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and with procedures such as skin biopsies, excisions, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
- Performed phlebotomy for lab testing and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections.
- Used a centrifuge to obtain plasma, and performed PRP scalp injections on patients.
- Appropriately drew up syringes for neurotoxin and Kenalog.
- Reviewed test results with physicians or other healthcare staff members.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients regarding their health status or lab results.
- Obtained a thorough patient history while scribing doctors' notes.
SHIFT LEAD / FOH BARISTA
Floriole Café and Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with a select few to organize and launch a second location.
- Identified opportunities for operational improvements and communicated them to management.
- Resolved conflicts between customers, employees, and vendors in a timely manner.
- Pursued extra training with Intelligentsia to enhance product quality.
- Supervised staff during shift changes and ensured transition went smoothly.
- Assisted in the training of new employees.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Performed opening and closing procedures such as setting alarm systems, counting money.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rush University
Chicago, IL08-2025
Some College (No Degree) -
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Medical coding
- CPR
- Telehealth coordination
- Sterilization technique
- Suture removal
- Phototherapy administration
- EKG administration
- Allergy testing
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; 2023 - Present
Schools Excelling in Emotional Development (S.E.E.D.) Certification; 2024
CPR Certification; 2025
Accomplishments
- Rush University BSHS Scholar - Full-Ride Scholarship; 2023 - 2025
- Dean's Award - 4.0 GPA; 2025
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude; 2025
- Excellence in Research Award; 2025
- City Colleges of Chicago Honor Roll; 2021, 2022
- Raised over 300 pounds of food for COVID relief; 2020
- Graduated with honors from Saint Ignatius College Prep; 2017
- First violin in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra; 2014 - 2016
- Invited to a Master Class by renowned violin instructor Almita Vamos - 2013
Volunteer Experience
- Office of Diversity and Community Engagement at Rush University; 2023-2025
- Feed My Starving Children; 2025
- Nourishing Hope food pantry; 2020-2023
Affiliations
- Mentor for the Mentor & Mentee program at Rush University; 2025
- Member of the American Academy of Physician Associates; 2024 - Present
- Violin teacher for youth under 7 years; 2016 - 2018
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
The Skin Care Center
08.2023 - 02.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Kaminska Dermatology
04.2023 - 08.2023
SHIFT LEAD / FOH BARISTA
Floriole Café and Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rush University
Some College (No Degree) -
City Colleges of Chicago
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