Zucel Oliva Castro
Register Medical Assistance
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 32 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Register Medical Assistance
Mi Clinica Familiar Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2016 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Ramon Gonzalez Coro
Havana, Cuba
09.1990 - 07.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Hospital Manuel Fajardo
Havana, Cuba 09.2004 - 07.2008
Skills
Monitoring patient progress
Diagnostic equipment expertise
Orthopedic splints
Chemical solution preparation
Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
Direct Patient Care
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Indirect Patient Care
Adaptable
Wound care specialist
Cardiac monitors
Emergency room procedures
Emergency procedures understanding
Therapeutic procedures
Patient Management
Assisting with physical exams
Phlebotomy
Case management
Using a centrifuge
Respiratory therapy functions
Hospice Care
Emptying catheter bags
OB/GYN procedures
CPR
Laboratory maintenance
Compassionate
Prioritizing stat orders
Companionship and emotional support
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
Timeline
Register Medical Assistance
Mi Clinica Familiar Fort Worth
04.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Hospital Manuel Fajardo
09.2004 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Hospital Ramon Gonzalez Coro
09.1990 - 07.2014