Virginia Aguilera
El Paso,TX
Summary
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. Focused Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 35-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CMA
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
El Paso, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CMA
UMC Hospital
El Paso, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Worked 8 years in Pediatrics and 2 in coumadin, 3 in Diabetes and now Family Practice.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Administered scheduled drugs, including clonidine and ketorolac under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Initiated oxygen and administered life-saving drugs in emergency situations.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Certified Medical Assistant
University Medial Center
El Paso, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
Advanced CMA
DR. Golden, Patel and Kolli
El Paso, TX
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Medical Assistant
Van T. Le
Metairie, LA
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
CMA
Urological Institute of New Orleans
Gretna, LA
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Richard K.Thompson
El Paso, TX
09.1994 - 08.2001
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit. Worked GYN and all female treatments.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2015
Skills
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Drug Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Medical Records Management
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Records Updating
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CMA
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
04.2020 - Current
CMA
UMC Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
University Medial Center
08.2007 - Current
Advanced CMA
DR. Golden, Patel and Kolli
11.2006 - 06.2007
Certified Medical Assistant
Van T. Le
07.2003 - 06.2005
CMA
Urological Institute of New Orleans
01.2002 - 06.2003
Certified Medical Assistant
Richard K.Thompson
09.1994 - 08.2001
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
El Paso Community College
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