SONJA MEDINA
Garden City,KS
Summary
Dependable industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunity to go beyond basics, improves processes, and increases customer sanctification. Highly skilled in performing all lab tests and procedures quickly and efficiently while meeting deadlines and standards. Committed to maintaining lab safety by following established rules, procedures, and protocols. Proficient in interpreting and documenting test results accurately and preparing written reports. Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Finney County Health Department
02.2024 - Current
- Order and draw patients labs
- Order supplies as needed for the lab and clinic.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results.
Dental Assistant
Main And Palmer
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough appointments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Plaza Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining specimen processing and organizing daily workflows.
- Improved patient care with accurate and timely test results through meticulous attention to detail in sample handling.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by following strict laboratory protocols and guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and laboratory personnel for efficient result delivery and collaboration.
- Increased lab productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks and completing them within designated timeframes.
- Reduced errors in sample analysis with thorough quality control checks, ensuring accurate test results for patients.
- Assisted in the training of new laboratory assistants, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Contributed to overall team success by consistently meeting performance metrics and maintaining a high standard of work quality.
- Supported department goals with proficient operation of various lab equipment, including centrifuges, microscopes, and automated analyzers.
Lab Assistant
St. Catherine Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2019
- Worked in the field of science close to pathologists
- Processed specimens that come through the lab
- Maintained lab equipment
- Collected blood samples from patients
- Determine the preferred method for drawing blood by assessing the needs and physical condition of each patient individually
- Identify, verify and label patient information on all forms and supplies, especially when working with multiple patients at a time
- Sent out blood samples to other facilities
- Enter information into a database
- Took inventory of phlebotomy supplies used
- Read, interpret and verify test requisitions using physician orders and records from nursing logs.
Education
Some College -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX03.2024
Skills
- Motivated
- Friendly
- Hard Worker
- Multitasker
- Communication skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptable to change
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Certification
Phlebotomy Certification, 11/01/12, 01/01/13
Awards
- Associates of the month at St. Catherine Hospital, 02/01/17
- Star of the year for Centura Health, 06/01/18
- Lead Phlebotomist, 05/01/18
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Certified through American Medical Technologists
Certified through 5/20/2024-06/01/2025
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid Certified
Date completed 5/23/2024
Validity Period 2 years
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Finney County Health Department
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Main And Palmer
04.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Plaza Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
Lab Assistant
St. Catherine Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2019
Some College -
Amarillo College
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