Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
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Esmeralda Castro Cazares

Coachella

Summary

Driven and compassionate College of the Desert nursing graduate seeking a new graduate position in Telemetry. Bringing hands-on clinical experience, strong critical thinking skills, and a commitment to providing safe, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant, Office Manager, Referral Coordinator

Albert Anderson, MD., A Professional Corporation
Indio, CA
09.2008 - 11.2024
  • Provided clinical support including obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations and minor procedures, performing EKGs, administering injections, and collecting laboratory specimens.
  • Managed daily office operations including staff scheduling, supply inventory, and workflow efficiency.
  • Assisted with staff training and onboarding, contributing to a collaborative and productive work environment.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
05-2026

Medical Assistant

Kaplan College
Palm Springs, CA
2008

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Communication
  • Time management and organization
  • Adaptability
  • Reliable team player
  • CareConnect (EPIC system) and AdvancedMD (EHR)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (CPR and AED) May 2024 - May 2026

Timeline

Medical Assistant, Office Manager, Referral Coordinator

Albert Anderson, MD., A Professional Corporation
09.2008 - 11.2024

Medical Assistant

Kaplan College

Associate Degree in Nursing -

College of The Desert

CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

  • Hospital rotation Aug 2024 - Present

     Eisenhower Health | Rancho Mirage, CA

     Medical-surgical unit, Telemetry, Observation Unit, ICU, ED

  • Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, NICU specialty rotation

     Jan 2026 - Mar 2026

     Eisenhower Health | Rancho Mirage, CA

  • Pediatrics specialty rotation Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

     Desert Aids Project Health, Dream Big Children’s Center, 

     McCarthy Family Child Development & Training Center 

     | Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert

  • Gerontology specialty rotation Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

     Caleo Bay Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living 

     | La Quinta, CA

  • Mental Health specialty rotation Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

     Telecare Riverside County Psychiatric Health Facility | Indio, CA

Esmeralda Castro Cazares