Vanessa Espinal
Franklin Squaure
Summary
Current Physician Assistant student looking for the opportunity to complete my elective rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Premier Cardiology and Consultants
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed tests like EKGs, interrogation of pacemakers, pulse volume recordings, Intellewaves, INRs, and spirometry tests.
- Registered and placed on holter monitors, sleep apneas monitors, and 24-hour blood pressure cuffs.
- Prepared patients for stress tests (exercise, stress echo, nuclear, and pharmacologic) and assisted them throughout the exam while taking vitals.
- 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.
Personal Care Assistant
Concept of Independance
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted with daily living needs to maintain general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Turned and positioned my bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Medical Assistant
Rapid Response Urgent Care
03.2021 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Take test including flu, strep, mono, Covid 19 PCR and Rapid test, urine cultures, urine analysis, throat cultures, blood sugar test, and EKGs.
CNA Intern
Parker Jewish Institute
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during routine tasks.
- Supported patients' mobility and independence through gentle assistance with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed individual patient needs effectively.
- Prevented pressure ulcers by frequently repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper skin care techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Pace University
New York, NY08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-2023
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
- HIPAA for Healthcare Works
- Bloodborne pathogens training for healthcare
- Infection Control: New York State Mandatory Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- American Association of Physician Associates- Student member
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants- Student member
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Concept of Independance
07.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Premier Cardiology and Consultants
06.2021 - 04.2024
Medical Assistant
Rapid Response Urgent Care
03.2021 - 06.2021
CNA Intern
Parker Jewish Institute
10.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
SUNY, Farmingdale
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