Vanessa Almaguer
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Seeking: a position as a Medical Professional, with career development and advancement opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self-employeed
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
Forklift Operator
Valencia Pipe Company
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Medical Assistant
Walnut Spring Family Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Rooming patients
- Vitals
- Injections
- Covid, strep testing, mono testing
- Medication refills
- Calling with lab results
- Assisting with anything the doctor needs
- EKGs
- Lab draws
- Triage calls
- Scheduling appointments
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Traveling Phlebotomist
Alfa Medical
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Traveled to Different Nursing home drawing blood from Patients all over Central and South Texas
- Performed high-quality venipuncture procedures while minimizing patient discomfort during the process.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail when recording pertinent medical history information to ensure accurate test results.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the phlebotomy department, leading to improved productivity among team members.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on proper techniques, resulting in increased team competency levels.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with infection control procedures and guidelines.
- Reduced patient wait times through effective appointment scheduling and prompt service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care, optimizing overall health outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Dr Cynthia Saucedo
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Vitals
- Rooming patients
- Medication Refills
- Called patient with lab results
- Patient triage
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Lab tech/Medical Receptionist
Dr Currier La Vernia Stockdale Floresville Clinics
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Answered Phone
- Scheduled appointments
- Verified Insurance
- Room patients and vitals
Machine Operator
Maruchan Texas
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed Embassy Oaks
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Vitals
- Triage
- EMR
- EKG
- Assisting Doctor with procedures
- Lab draws
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Weightloss Cosmetics
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Vital sign
- Weight loss counseling
- Injections
Certified Medical Assistant
Veritas HealthCare Randolph AFB
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Vital signs
- EMR
- EKG
- Ear lavage
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr Charles P Anderson Family Practice
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Vital signs
- Nerve Conduction Test
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Eye Exam
- Medication Refills
- Assist Pap smears
- Well Baby and Child Exams
- Immunizations
- EKG
- Hearing Test
- Ear Lavage
- Diabetes Counseling
- Birth Control Counseling
- Phone Triage
- Scheduling Appointments
- Flu and Strep Test
Analysis Clerk/ Release of Information
McKenna Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Checking for complete signatures in chart
- Putting chart in chart order
- Releasing Information to Lawyers, Insurance, Patients, City or County Officers, Social Security Offices
- Answering phone
- Making invoices
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Med Clinic
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Urgent care clinic
- Vitals Signs
- EMR
- Checking patients in and out
- Answering phones
- Refilling prescriptions
- Assist with different procedures, abscesses, suture, dressing to 2 and 3 degree burns
- Rapid strep and flu tests
- Injection for immunizations and medications
- Dot and Non Dot physicals
- School physicals
- Vision and hearing testing
- Drug testing DOT, Non Dot, Rapid Cleaning, rapping and autoclaving instruments
- Urgent care clinic
Certified Medical Assistant
Urology of San Antonio/Cameron Tucker
04.2007 - 06.2007
- Vital signs
- EMR
- Urine Analysis dip stick and slides
- Assisting doctor with vasectomy and cystoscopy exams
Certified Medical Assistant
A+ Pediatrics Boerne, TX/BCMS
02.2007 - 03.2007
- Vital signs
- Filing and pulling charts
- Immunizations
- Answering phone
Certified Medical Assistant
Ear Medical Group San Antonio, TX/BCMS
11.2006 - 01.2007
- Vital sign
- Stoking rooms
- Prepping chart for the next day
- EMR
- Inventory
- Walking patient to their next destination
- Assisting the doctor with procedures
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Health Services
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Answering phone
- Making appointments
- Assisting the doctor on clinic days
- Counseling to all ages of patients about yearly exams, birth control methods and how they are used
- Importance about breast exams, safe sex, information of all STDs
- Weekly and monthly inventory
Education
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Career Point Institute
San Antonio, TX02.2005
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School
Seguin, TX01.2002
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Feeding Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Wheelchair Transfers
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Valencia Pipe Company
06.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Walnut Spring Family Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self-employeed
03.2021 - Current
Traveling Phlebotomist
Alfa Medical
12.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Dr Cynthia Saucedo
03.2018 - 06.2018
Lab tech/Medical Receptionist
Dr Currier La Vernia Stockdale Floresville Clinics
10.2017 - 01.2018
Machine Operator
Maruchan Texas
06.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed Embassy Oaks
05.2010 - 02.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
Weightloss Cosmetics
03.2009 - 06.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
Veritas HealthCare Randolph AFB
11.2008 - 02.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr Charles P Anderson Family Practice
10.2007 - 08.2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Med Clinic
07.2007 - 09.2007
Certified Medical Assistant
Urology of San Antonio/Cameron Tucker
04.2007 - 06.2007
Certified Medical Assistant
A+ Pediatrics Boerne, TX/BCMS
02.2007 - 03.2007
Certified Medical Assistant
Ear Medical Group San Antonio, TX/BCMS
11.2006 - 01.2007
Analysis Clerk/ Release of Information
McKenna Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Health Services
10.2005 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School
National Certified Medical Assistant -
Career Point Institute
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