CRISTINA CERVANTES
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated nursing team member with a strong focus on patient care and satisfaction. Proven ability to provide attentive and compassionate support to patients from various backgrounds. Focused on ensuring safety and wellness in all interactions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Saint Agnes Medical Center Surgical Unit
11.2021 - Current
- Admit patients to room from Emergency Department or Surgery Recovery and take vital signs and document into Electronic medical records. Help Rn to assist with skin check and dressing and handling patient’s belongings and assist patient with ambulation per Dr. Orders. Also monitor surgical drains and strict intake of fluids and document I/O into EMR. Assist with ambulation to bathroom or dressing and set up for daily nutrition. Assist Rn with discharge and transport patient to vehicles. Help patient in Covid unit with daily functions such as bathing and ambulation and to bathroom or incontinence. Monitor oxygen levels and temperature. Assist with mobile devices
Medical Assistant
Central Valley Indian Health
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Check in patients all ages and document medical history and medications. Take vitals such as blood pressure and Temp and oxygen. Room patients to exam rooms also assist and chaperon during provider exams. Assist patients with vision eye test and hearing test document in medical records. Administer injections and medication per approved Physician order. Assist provider with outgoing referrals and handling important documents. Assist with lab collection and sample test for lab request. Schedule patient for update appointments and check chart prior to appointments. Answer phone and triage incoming and outgoing calls. Log daily temperatures for freezer and refrigerator. Handel mail and faxes and E-prescriptions and refill
Medical Assistant
CCFMG-University of Pulmonary and Gastroenterology Associates
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Scheduling appointments and calling patients for updates of appointments and completion of any orders requested by physician, Triage phone calls and relay messages to Physician’s or proper person for message. Greet and room patients and take vitals for daily visit, Document medical information and update medicine and medical history, scanning in documents into proper place in chart such as ID, insurance, any medical reports. Log temperature of vaccines or medication into proper binder and keep inventory of vaccines, Administer immunization, Process refills on medication and calling pharmacy to process. Proceed with prior authorization on medication or oxygen if necessary through pharmacy and insurance. Write letters for Physicians and patients. Fill in appropriate information for important documents and mail out on timely manner. Set up Telehealth videos or calls. Screen patients for Covid prior to appointment. Clean and stock rooms and office help keep inventory of supplies for office.
Patient Care Assistant
Clovis Community Medical Center Emergency Department
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Triage patients by nature of visit, Do vitals such as blood pressure, weight, temperature, Respiratory and O2. Collect proper specimens for proper physician’s orders and take to lab. Knowledge in EKG testing and heart monitor set up. Splinting and wraps, mobile devices, Suture removal and wound care. Assist Doctors in procedures or exams also when necessary assist with contra sedations for splinting or joint abduction or minor surgeries. Transport patients to certain location such as Radiology department or location on floor in hospital, Visual exams, ear lavage and help patients with ambulation or mobility. Assist with CPR during Trauma. Observation and documentation on patient on schedule routine on behavior and activity during watch for patients with behavior and mental illness.
Patient Care Assistant
Community Regional Medical Center Cardiovascular
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Assist RN with admitting patients to floor set up on Telemetry box and hook up to heart monitor for supervision. Assist with bed mobility and in daily activities for feeding and bathroom. Assist with bed bathing and dressing. Document daily nutrition and meals Document daily intake and output of Urine catheter. Take vitals on routine schedule. Assist Rn or Dr with body checks or preparation for surgery or after wound care.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sunnyside Convalescent
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Assist with ADLs in feeding and set up trays, fill water pitchers, bathing and dressing, assist with mobility and range of motion. Document I/O of daily intake also food nutrition. Change in continent patients rotate in bed for care. Assist with laundry of patients, clean and stock rooms. Assist with RN skin checks, catheters.Document requiring information into charts.
Education
Basic Life Support and AED - undefined
03.2023
Cardiovascular Tech and Medical Assistant - Healthcare
McEd Career College
Fresno, CA06.2009
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Fresno Adult School
Fresno, CA07.2002
Medical Assistant - undefined
Galen College
01.1999
General Education-Diploma -
Fresno High School
06.1997
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Specimen collection
- Valid driver's license
- Outpatient care
- EMR/EHR proficiency
- Medical office administration
- Communication skills
- Data entry
- Time management
- Appointment scheduling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Saint Agnes Medical Center Surgical Unit
11.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Central Valley Indian Health
02.2021 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
CCFMG-University of Pulmonary and Gastroenterology Associates
01.2019 - 04.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Clovis Community Medical Center Emergency Department
01.2016 - 07.2019
Patient Care Assistant
Community Regional Medical Center Cardiovascular
05.2015 - 08.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sunnyside Convalescent
08.2011 - 05.2015
Basic Life Support and AED - undefined
Medical Assistant - undefined
Galen College
Cardiovascular Tech and Medical Assistant - Healthcare
McEd Career College
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Fresno Adult School
General Education-Diploma -
Fresno High School
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