susie salazar
Lakewood,CA
Summary
A highly dedicated and compassionate LVN with 30 years experience in the medical field . Patient oriented nursing professional with years of experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care .Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients and families .
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Harbor Pediatrics Medical Group
Newport Beach , CA
10.2013 - Current
- Performed routine clinical duties such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering vaccines
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance.
- Answered incoming calls from patients seeking appointment scheduling or other assistance related to their medical needs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing per provider orders.
- Triage , processing Referrals
- Reviewed lab results with providers prior to notifying patients of results
- Promoted positive customer service skills
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Schedule appointments / verify insurance
Medical Assistant
St Jude Heritage Medical Group
Diamond Bar, CA
03.1992 - 10.2012
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, treatments ordered by the physician
- Provided assistance in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments .
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose .
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and wound treatment/ dressing change , casting
- Managed workers comp department : Drug screening , wound care ordered and distribute meds , provided patient education for care treatment
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
License Vocational Nursing
North West College
Riverside, CA07-2008
Skills
- Pediatric Care
- Samples collection
- Wound Care
- Educating families
- Vital signs
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient triaging
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Triaging
Certification
- LVN 2008
- Certified EMT 1996
- Certified Medical Assistant 1990
- Certified Phlebotomist 1990
- Certified in Audiology screening , Breath alcohol testing 1997
- Certified in CPr
Timeline
LVN
Harbor Pediatrics Medical Group
10.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
St Jude Heritage Medical Group
03.1992 - 10.2012
- LVN 2008
- Certified EMT 1996
- Certified Medical Assistant 1990
- Certified Phlebotomist 1990
- Certified in Audiology screening , Breath alcohol testing 1997
- Certified in CPr
License Vocational Nursing
North West College
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