Yajaira Ordonez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates, skilled in vital sign monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous appointment scheduling. Adept at maintaining medical equipment and ensuring a clean, organized clinical environment for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for various orthopedic treatments.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up reminders efficiently.
- Observed and recorded patients' vital signs.
EKG Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient heart rhythms using EKG machines.
- Prepared patients for EKG procedures by explaining processes clearly.
- Maintained and calibrated EKG equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate data collection.
- Assisted in training new staff on EKG protocols and procedures.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality at all times.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Ensured that all supplies necessary for performing EKG tests were stocked adequately.
Patient Care Technician
AMG Specialty Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Prepared patient rooms and ensured cleanliness and safety standards.
- Supported patients during mobility exercises and rehabilitation sessions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Medical Assistant
Colorado Mountain Medical
Avon, CO
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up reminders efficiently.
- Collected and recorded patient medical histories accurately.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for optimal patient care.
- 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 examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Patient Care Technician
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Prepared patient rooms and ensured cleanliness and safety standards.
- Supported patients during mobility exercises and rehabilitation sessions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Medical Assistant
Doctors On Call
Avon, CO
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up reminders efficiently.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
GED -
GED
Albuquerque, NM12-2025
Medical Assistant
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM02-2012
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Equipment maintenance
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- EKG operation
- Lab equipment operation
- Medical terminologies
- Feeding assistance expert
- Procedure assistance
- Orthopedic splints
- Patient scheduling
- Patient oral care
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Fluent in [Spanish/English]
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Stocking supplies
- Phlebotomy
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- CPR/BLS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates
02.2022 - 09.2024
EKG Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
AMG Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant
Colorado Mountain Medical
03.2018 - 03.2019
Patient Care Technician
Valley View Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Doctors On Call
01.2012 - 01.2014
GED -
GED
Medical Assistant
Brookline College