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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, NY
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Bioscience

SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
05-2023

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
  • HIPAA for Healthcare Works
  • Bloodborne pathogens training for healthcare
  • Infection Control: New York State Mandatory Training

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Pace University

Bachelor of Science - Bioscience

SUNY, Farmingdale
Vanessa Espinal