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Vanessa Cardoso

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Parkview Physicians Group, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to ensure safety and comfort during examinations while effectively coordinating referrals. Bilingual in Spanish and English, demonstrating strong customer service and professionalism in fast-paced environments. Skilled in EKG administration and vital signs monitoring.

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Parkview Physicians Group
11.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

School Assistant

Fwcs
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Helped with meal and snack preparation and feeding children.
  • Assisted in maintaining a positive learning environment by managing classroom behavior and addressing issues promptly.
  • Improved parent-teacher communication by acting as a liaison between families and school staff members.
  • Supported teachers with instructional materials, setting up equipment, and organizing resources for efficient lesson delivery.
  • Ensured student safety during emergency situations, implementing established procedures effectively.
  • Supervised classroom during brief teacher absences.
  • Attended staff training sessions, meetings and programs sponsored by school and district.
  • Facilitated clear communication between parents and school personnel through regular updates on progress reports or concerns regarding their child''s performance.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Janitor

SBM Site Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.

Education

GED -

Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, IN
06-2024

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Data entry
  • Reliable team player
  • Procedure assistance
  • CPR
  • Immunization administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • First aid
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Trustworthy companion

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • CPR
  • TB

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Parkview Physicians Group
11.2024 - Current

School Assistant

Fwcs
08.2022 - 11.2024

Janitor

SBM Site Services
01.2021 - 05.2022

GED -

Anthis Career Center