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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Chiquita K. Herndon

/Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Tech
Compton,California

Summary

Developed patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, focusing on compassionate and efficient service. Excelled in supporting patients with daily activities and collaborating with medical professionals to ensure optimal care. Seeking to transition into Medical Assistant field, leveraging strong interpersonal and organizational skills cultivated in healthcare setting.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Nurse Attendant 2 Operating Room, Pacu, PAT Clinic

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance , California
12.2007 - 07.2025
  • Transfer patients to/from operating room, access patient charts, patient identifier, upon transfer check surgical documentation, Language barrier form, surgical site mark, blood consent forms, history physical forms, check Physician 24 hr. Progress notes, stock warmers, with supplies, pick up blood products, specimen p/u drop,morgue transport, assist with outpatient discharge. Return all unused sterile equipment from surgical procedures to Central Sterile Processing. Restock formalin. Preceptor for incoming employees. PAT Clinic Checking in patients with upcoming surgical procedures. Access patients chart for documenting record vital signs. Report any changes within patients health to Charge nurse. Restock Sterilize patients room for next day appointments.

Nurse Attendant 2 Central Sterile Processing

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance, CA
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Assembles all intubation trays for Adult, Pediatric, Neonate for crash carts, assist with assembling case carts for upcoming surgical procedures.
  • Clerical duties answering incoming phone calls throughout the department, checking in vendor& confinement trays for various Physicians for upcoming surgical procedures.

Nurse Attendant 2 Endoscopy Clinic

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance, California
09.2015 - 03.2018
  • Endoscopy duties High level Disinfection of Gi scopes,
  • Processing 30-35 scopes per day.
  • ATP testing, process high/low scope testing, chemical changes, order supplies for washroom, exchange water& air filters document.
  • Test chemicals upon processing OER PRO washers for GI scopes, report follow chain of command for out of service scopes.
  • Proper log documentation of OER PRO logs for washroom.
  • Huddle report to staff on all of service scopes and billing statements.
  • Set up cleaning room at opening of shift, document logs for accuracy, report any changes Supervisor following change of command.

Education

High School Diploma -

Long Beach School For Adults
Long Beach, CA
06-2020

Medical Assistant Program

North-West College
Long Beach, CA
09.2024 - Current

Phlebotomy Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Montes Healthcare College
Gardena, CA
07.2025 - 08.2025

Skills

Reliable team player

Documenting behaviors

Direct patient care

Bedside manner

Adaptable

Patient care

Healthcare ethics

Recording vital signs

End-of-life care

Dressing assistance

Assisting with personal grooming

Responding to emergencies

Compassionate

HIPAA compliance

Feeding assistance

Basic life support

Healthcare teamwork

Calm and level-headed under duress

Electronic charting

Infection control procedures

Ambulation assistance

Safety precautions

Venipuncture, Capillary Punctures

Specimen Handling

Vital sign recording

Specimen collection

EMR / EHR

Medical terminology

Venipuncture&Injections

Urinalysis

Proven communication and Interpersonal Skills

Exam Room Procedures

MIcrosoft Office

Monitor Inventory

BLS/CPR Certification(EXP 01/27)

Accomplishments


Project with team of 20 in the of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Lean Team sponsored by Toyota.


Acknowledge of passing Joint Commission Survey with H
arbor UCLA Medical Center in 2016.

Languages

English

Certification

  • Phlebotomy Certification, Montes Healthcare College

Timeline

Phlebotomy Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Montes Healthcare College
07.2025 - 08.2025

Medical Assistant Program

North-West College
09.2024 - Current

Nurse Attendant 2 Central Sterile Processing

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
04.2018 - 03.2021

Nurse Attendant 2 Endoscopy Clinic

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
09.2015 - 03.2018

Nurse Attendant 2 Operating Room, Pacu, PAT Clinic

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
12.2007 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Long Beach School For Adults

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