Victoria Duarte
Fitchburg,MA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant offering Hardworking medical administrative professional offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA Technician
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester , MA
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
Medical Assistant
Community Health Connections
Fitchburg , MA
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highlands Nursing Home
Fitchburg, MA
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA05-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical terminology in [Spanish]
- Communicating with patient families
- Preparing specimens and samples
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CNA certification
- Medical assistant (In progress)
Timeline
PCA Technician
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Community Health Connections
12.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highlands Nursing Home
12.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
- CNA certification
- Medical assistant (In progress)
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