Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
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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, IL
08-2025

Some College (No Degree) -

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • 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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