Tia Zarpaylic
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Compassionate Accelerated BSN student with 6+ years of direct patient care across cardiology, urgent care, and rehabilitation. Demonstrated expertise in vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, ADLs, and EMR documentation in high-volume settings. Active AHA BLS certification. Committed to delivering patient-centered care through effective clinical communication and prompt escalation of patient status changes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Florida Heart & Vascular Specialists
Merritt Island, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Support a high-volume interventional cardiology practice serving 40–60 patients daily in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
- Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, assess chief complaints, perform 12-lead EKGs, and document in eClinicalWorks.
- Identified and promptly reported changes in patient condition to supervising providers, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient care.
- Assist with sterile loop recorder implantation, maintaining strict aseptic technique, infection prevention standards, and patient safety throughout each procedure.
- Educated patients on cardiac monitors, diagnostic studies, medications, wound care, and follow-up instructions to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Student Nurse Clinical
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
Palm Bay, FL
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Supported patients with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, feeding, comfort measures, focused assessments, and vital signs under RN supervision to enhance overall patient well-being
- Monitored and reported changes in patient condition promptly, collaborating with RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and rehabilitation staff to ensure safe, coordinated care
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Medical Assistant
Steward Medical Group — Cardiology
Merritt Island, FL
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered direct patient care including rooming, vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, medication reconciliation, and accurate EMR documentation
- Assisted with procedures, injections, specimen collection, and patient preparation while coordinating continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams
- Floated across 8+ specialties: cardiology, electrophysiology, primary care, vascular surgery, GI, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery to support diverse patient needs
Float Medical Assistant
MedFast Urgent Care
Brevard County, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed triage, assessed vital signs, conducted accuchecks, phlebotomy, urinalysis, specimen collection, rapid testing, and point-of-care diagnostics to support patient care
- Assisted with wound care, injections, and splinting while ensuring compliance with OSHA and CDC standards for PPE, hand hygiene, and biohazard disposal
- Adapted to diverse workflows, provider preferences, and patient populations while floating to 13 urgent care centers
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Melbourne, FL12.2027
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL01.2021
Skills
- 12-Lead EKGs
- Vital Signs
- Medication Reconciliation
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy
- Point-of-Care Testing
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- EMR Documentation
- EClinicalWorks
- Epic
- Meditech
- Athenahealth
- Infection Prevention
- CDC Isolation Precautions
- ADLs
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Active
- HIPAA Trained, Active
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control, Active
Timeline
Student Nurse Clinical
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
07.2026 - 07.2026
Medical Assistant
Florida Heart & Vascular Specialists
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Steward Medical Group — Cardiology
01.2021 - 05.2024
Float Medical Assistant
MedFast Urgent Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College