STEPHANIE LEDESMA
Manteca,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and recent BSN graduate with over 20 years of hands-on experience in healthcare as a medical assistant. Proven ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments including pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, urgent care, and OB/GYN. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient advocacy. Quick to adapt, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering equitable and compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Golden Valley Health Centers
11.2025 - Current
- Non-stress testing
- patient education regarding labor precautions
- patient education for glucose control/monitoring
- assisting physicians with abdominal fluid index measurements
- cesarean and induction referral processing
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, providing timely interventions based on clinical findings.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventative measures.
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
09.2019 - 10.2025
- Various Clinics | Worked across multiple specialties including:
- Pediatrics OB/GYN, Urgent Care, Float Pool, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine
- Responsibilities |
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, and documented patient history and chief complaints accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures, exams, and minor surgeries across multiple specialties including pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and urgent care
- Administered injections, immunizations, and medications as directed by the provider
- Performed EKGs, vision/hearing screenings, urine dips, strep tests, pregnancy tests, and other point of care testing
- Scheduled appointments, processed referrals, and obtained prior authorizations for diagnostic testing and specialist visits
- Ensured exam rooms were properly stocked, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with infection control standards
- Managed high call volumes, answered patient inquiries, and relayed messages between patients and providers
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling effectively.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using EMR systems.
Medical Assistant
Santa Clara County
01.2003 - 09.2019
- Various Clinics | Worked across multiple specialties including:
- Pediatrics OB/GYN, Urgent Care, Float Pool, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine
- Responsibilities |
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, and documented patient history and chief complaints accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures, exams, and minor surgeries across multiple specialties including pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and urgent care
- Administered injections, immunizations, and medications as directed by the provider
- Performed EKGs, vision/hearing screenings, urine dips, strep tests, pregnancy tests, and other point of care testing
- Scheduled appointments, processed referrals, and obtained prior authorizations for diagnostic testing and specialist visits
- Ensured exam rooms were properly stocked, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with infection control standards
- Managed high call volumes, answered patient inquiries, and relayed messages between patients and providers
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling effectively.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using EMR systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
01.2023
Medical Assistant - undefined
Bryman College
01.2002
Skills
- Head to toe patient assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Safety and Quality Improvement
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Clinical judgement
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Interpretation
- Infection Control & Standard Precautions
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Lic. #95419660
- fetal heart monitoring certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- ACLS in progress
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Golden Valley Health Centers
11.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
09.2019 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
Santa Clara County
01.2003 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant - undefined
Bryman College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Total Clinical Hours: 658
- Mountain Valley of Cascadia – Kellogg, ID (Preceptorship, 135 hours)
- Sinai Hospital – Baltimore, MD (GI/GU Unit)
- Hodgeman County Hospital – Jetmore, KS
- Gateway Transitional Care Center – Pocatello, ID
- Granite Rehabilitation & Wellness Center – Cheyenne, WY
- Palisade Healthcare Nursing Home – Garretson, SD