Yamilka Garcia
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Disciplined professional committed to providing optimum patient care, including vital sign measurement, wheelchair assistance and personal grooming. Talented at engaging patients in conversation and social interaction to improve quality of living. Big-hearted individual with several years of experience in healthcare industry.
Certified BLS known for efficiently completing tasks and maximizing productivity in fast-paced environments. Specialized skills include CPR and AED training, emergency response coordination, and instructional design. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring effective learning experiences for all participants.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
305 Plastic Surgery
Miami, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Nurse Assistant
Cuba
Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Education
Medical Assistant -
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL07-2023
Nurse Assistant -
Ciencias Medicas
Santa Clara Villa Clara Cuba02-2019
Basic Life Support-BLS -
National CPR Foundation
Miami, FLCPR/ AD/ First-Aid -
National CPR Foundation
Miami, FLSkills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Electronic Medical Records
- Equipment Sterilization
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Appointment Setting
- Medical records confidentiality
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Customer Service
- Understands medical procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Procedure Assistance
- Check-in coordination
- Medical Billing
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
Nurse assistant (CUBA)
Medical Assistant
CPR/AED/First-Aid
Basic Life Suport-BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
305 Plastic Surgery
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Cuba
03.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant -
South Florida Institute of Technology
Nurse Assistant -
Ciencias Medicas
Basic Life Support-BLS -
National CPR Foundation
CPR/ AD/ First-Aid -
National CPR Foundation