Yajaira Salgado Pedrosa
Riverview,Hillsborough
Summary
Empathetic, effective and motivated health care provider combines extensive clinical experience and knowledge with compassion, seeking a challenging position with an organization that will allow both professional and personal growth. Detailed understanding of protocols governing medical test preparation and documentation.
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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
BayCare Medical Group
Valrico, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Assists staff and physicians, with hands-on services involving EMR (Cerner) transition and management, patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed 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.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Nurse Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Sun City, FL
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- follow nurses on their duties such as IV placement, meds administration, admissions, discharge.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or servers using proper techniques.
- Provided assistance with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities.
- Ensured all patient information was kept confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
Medical Assistant
Womens Health Care
Tampa, FL
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- 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.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
USF Health
Tampa, FL
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- 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.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- 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.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Register Nurse
Ana G Mendez University
Tampa, FL08-2020
Medical Assistant - CRMA
UMA
Tampa, FL01-2009
Skills
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Medical Procedures
- Appointment Setting
- Respiratory equipment utilization
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Vital sign monitors
- Customer Service
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Specimens collection and processing
- Fluent in English and Spanish (Bilingual)
- OB/GYN procedures
- Clinical Documentation
- Immunization Administration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- RN
- CMA
Timeline
Medical Assistant
BayCare Medical Group
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
Womens Health Care
09.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
USF Health
02.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Register Nurse
Ana G Mendez University
Medical Assistant - CRMA
UMA
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