Charisma Espinoza
Indio
Summary
Positive and compassionate personality, with a deep understanding of the needs of individuals requiring personal care. Knowledge of basic healthcare practices and proficiency in assisting with daily living activities, including bathing and meal preparation. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients by providing supportive and empathetic care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
WelbeHealth
La Quinta, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted Elders with daily living activities, enhancing overall independence and quality of life.
- Monitored Elder health status and reported changes to medical staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Advocated for Elders' needs during care team meetings, ensuring consistent communication and support across services.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and restroom assistance.
Phlebotomist/ Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma Center
Indio, CA
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods to ensure accurate testing.
- Maintained compliance with safety and regulatory protocols to uphold quality standards.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and operational procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions during procedures to provide immediate care when necessary.
- Conducted health screenings to identify donor ability to donate
Medical Assistant Extern
Wellness Center
Palm Springs, CA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared exam rooms for patient visits by stocking supplies, cleaning and organizing equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, treatments, medications and test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted physicians by preforming basic procedures, EKGs, circulation tests, slums testing and intramuscular vaccine injections.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Education
Technical Diploma - Medical Assisting
Mayfield College
Cathedral City, CA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA01-2021
Skills
- CPR
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Injections
- Vitals
- Blood Pressure measuring
- Blood Draws
- EKG’s
- Stocking
- Rooming Patients
- Patient Positioning
- NexGen
- Personal hygiene assistance
Accomplishments
- Achieved perfect attendance over the course of 10 month schooling consecutively, including perfect and on time attendance in externship
- High preformed in schooling, leading to a recognized mentor position that included demonstrating and supervising new student training procedures
- Professional ability recognition that lead to student monetary employment. Working under instructor to aide in welcoming/providing insight to prospective students, taking inventory, and stocking when inventory arrived
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- CPR certified
- BLS certification
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
WelbeHealth
04.2026 - Current
Phlebotomist/ Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma Center
09.2023 - 04.2026
Medical Assistant Extern
Wellness Center
05.2023 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Technical Diploma - Medical Assisting
Mayfield College