Gianna Villaluna
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced caregiving professional with strong track record in delivering compassionate and attentive elderly care. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance, medication management, and creating safe, supportive living environment. Valued for adaptability, reliability, and collaborative approach, ensuring effective teamwork and high-quality outcomes. Known for patience, empathy, and strong communication skills, fostering trust and comfort for clients and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Family Members
10.2021 - Current
- Navigated complex medical appointments as an advocate for the client ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in their care network.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ASHCHI HEART AND VASCULAR
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Executing administrative tasks with coordination, professionalism, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NORTH FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted providers with minimally invasive procedures, including wound care and PAP smears
- Mastered various phlebotomy techniques, adapting to individual patient needs for optimal comfort and minimal complications.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Followed up with patients on lab results and scheduling appointments
- Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
- Developed educational materials used to train new medical assistants on QA standards.
Proteasome Purification
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Used Affinity Chromatography to purify a Protein A tagged Proteasome from yeast
- Used SDS-PAGE to test the activity of purified proteasome using a fluorogenic peptide substrate
- Recorded, analyzed and put together data in a cohesive lab report
Performing Site-Directed Mutagenesis with PCR
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Purified plasmids containing mutated lac repressor protein and amplified desired DNA with PCR
- Cloned mutated gene into a GST-expression vector
- Created tagged proteins and used reporter constructs to characterize protein function (β-galactosidase assay)
- Recorded, analyzed and put together data in a cohesive lab report
Analyzing the Self-Splicing of RNA with Bacteriophage Twort
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed self-splicing reaction of the Group 1 ribozyme found in the bacteriophage Twort and tested the inhibition capabilities of Arginine on the Twort ribozyme
- Digested plasmid DNA with Xba1 enzyme to execute an in vitro transcription reaction
- Visualized digested plasmid on self-made agarose gel
- Recorded, analyzed and put together data in a cohesive lab report
LAB INTERN (unpaid)
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared labs for all high school biology classes (regular and AP Biology)
- Ran trial experiments/gel electrophoresis
- Tested lab equipment
- Cared for lab animals
- Made agarose gels/other chemical solutions
- Trained other lab interns
Education
M.P.H. - Public Health
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Skills
- Team communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate caregiver
- Healthcare customer service
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ASHCHI HEART AND VASCULAR
02.2023 - 11.2023
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Family Members
10.2021 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NORTH FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
10.2021 - 01.2023
Proteasome Purification
11.2019 - 11.2019
Performing Site-Directed Mutagenesis with PCR
10.2019 - 11.2019
Analyzing the Self-Splicing of RNA with Bacteriophage Twort
10.2019 - 10.2019
LAB INTERN (unpaid)
09.2013 - 06.2016
M.P.H. - Public Health
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
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