Vicky Penado
Charlotte,NC
Summary
I am a family driven person with a strong work ethic. I am familiar with different types of work and am always willing to expand my knowledge. I am bilingual and a fast learner. I am also a commuted worker who strives to overcome any situation and challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center
Charlotte, NC, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for consults.
- Administered immunotherapy injections at regular intervals over a period of several months or years.
- Performed skin tests to diagnose allergies, including patch testing and intradermal testing.
- Performed pulmonary function tests to measure lung capacity in diagnosing asthma or other respiratory problems.
- Performed desensitization procedures to help patients become accustomed to allergens and reduce symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius
Charlotte, NC
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
Inbound Stower
Amazon
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Used handheld scanner to sort products onto appropriate shelves daily.
- Picked customer orders to sort, pack and prepare orders for shipment.
- Continuously pulled items weighing up to 50 pounds off carts and placed on correct shelves.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Checked orders for accuracy and completeness by matching shipping label with invoice number.
Cross Trainer
Taco Bell
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Restocked workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Education
DA1 - Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
Charlotte, NC08.2023
N.C. Dental Radiography - Health
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
Charlotte, NC08.2023
CPR - Health
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
Charlotte, NC07.2023
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
South Eastern College
Charlotte, NC09.2021
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
North Carolina
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Healthcare Expertise
- Adaptable
- Reliability
- Multitasker
- Team player
- Organized
- Time management
- Digital x-rays
- 4 handed dentistry
- Itero imaging
- Intra-oral cam
- Sealants
- Impressions
- Temp crowns
- HIPAA/OSHA regulations
- Models/ custom whitening trays
- Open dental
- Sanitation/sterilization
Externship Office/ Hours
- Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry (18 hours)
- South Park Signature Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (16 hours)
- Dual Image Dentistry and Orthodontics (18 hours)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius
07.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2021 - 06.2022
Inbound Stower
Amazon
08.2019 - 08.2020
Cross Trainer
Taco Bell
01.2018 - 07.2020
DA1 - Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
N.C. Dental Radiography - Health
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
CPR - Health
Dental Assisting Preparatory Academy
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
South Eastern College
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
North Carolina