Xuxa Martinez
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Expertise in standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health and Medical Advocacy Internship
International Rescue Commitee
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate scheduling and transportation for all new arrivals
- Accompany clients with different types of appointments, testing, and lab work.
- Provide training to clients regarding how to use transportation, and how to access pharmacy-prescribed medication
- Work beside a Health Program Manager to assist clients in finding after-care that best meets their needs
Patient Care Technician
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Shadowing Medical Social Worker
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Aid Medical Social Workers in areas of assessing new patients who enter the hospital, and observing their situation
- Providing emotional support for patients, as well as answering inquiries about their health/post-health
- Helping with the arrangement of outpatient treatments
- Aiding social workers with the development of a potential plan for the patient’s aftercare
Education
Family Studies & Human Development
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2024
Associate degree - Pre-Health Sciences
University of Arizona
05-2024
Coursework: Dynamics of family relationships, basic skills in counseling, infancy, and child development, medical terminology. -
Skills
- Team Collaborating
- Conducting Assessments
- Improving Well-Being
- Coordinating Services
- Educating Families
- Managing Records
- Coaching Patients
- Community Resource Referral
- Social Research
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Community Health Services
- Medical Advocacy
Languages
Timeline
Health and Medical Advocacy Internship
International Rescue Commitee
08.2023 - Current
Shadowing Medical Social Worker
02.2023 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
Banner University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Family Studies & Human Development
University of Arizona
Associate degree - Pre-Health Sciences
University of Arizona
Coursework: Dynamics of family relationships, basic skills in counseling, infancy, and child development, medical terminology. -
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