SONYA LOPEZ
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Hard-working, entry-level Physician Assistant with 15 years of direct patient care experience through previous encounters as a Medical Assistant. Seeking new growth as a Physician Assistant to analyze and support patient needs. I am highly motivated, adaptable to change, reliable, and have an excellent record for establishing employment longevity with facilities of interest to not only provide familiarity and stability to underserved patient populations, but to meet and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Giving Home Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Tasks included, but were not limited to: obtaining and recording vital signs, household cleaning, preparing meals, medication administration, and critical assessment and report of any unusual or urgent decline in patient's condition.
Medical Assistant II
Davita Medical Group
Albuquerque, NM
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed administrative tasks such as patient check-in and appointment scheduling. Back-office tasks included but were not limited to: quality control on point-of-care devices, administration of vaccines and nebulizer treatments, monitoring of patient vital signs, and medication verification.
- Directed patients to exam rooms in preparation for physician exams and outlined critical complaint with purposive questioning.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
Davita Medical Group, ABQ Health Partners
Albuquerque, NM
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications in preparation for physician exam.
- Performed electrocardiograms, ear lavages, surgical equipment setup for minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage, and point-of-care testing which included urine dipstick analysis, urine HcG, random glucose, and hemoglobin A1c.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, filing, and prior authorization requests for medication and procedure approvals.
Medical Assistant
Roswell Medical Clinic
Roswell, NM
07.2006 - 03.2008
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, vital signs, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered pediatric vaccinations, performed visual acuity and baseline audiology testing as a part of well-child check examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of St. Francis
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Biology
University of New Mexico
2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Central New Mexico Community College
2015
Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
2014
Medical Assistant Certification -
Pima Medical Institute
2006
Skills
- Physician Support
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Support and Instruction
- Reading Comprehension and Daily Charting
- EPIC EMR System Training
Additional Information
AWARDS
- Dean’s List – University of New Mexico 2016 – 2017
- Dean’s List – Central New Mexico Community College 2014 – 2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Giving Home Healthcare
05.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant II
Davita Medical Group
06.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Assistant
Davita Medical Group, ABQ Health Partners
07.2008 - 09.2013
Medical Assistant
Roswell Medical Clinic
07.2006 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Biology
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Medical Assistant Certification -
Pima Medical Institute