GRACIELA ECHEGOYEN
Covina
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational Spanish abilities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO
12.2015 - Current
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to M.D
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Attended required training, education and meetings
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
Home Caregiver
Senior Helpers
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients
Office Assistant
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
12.2009 - 04.2011
- Responded to requests for information from various individuals by providing H R . documents
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations
Education
Associate of Science - L.V.N.
PACIFIC COLLEGE
Costa Mesa, CA10-2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Premier Career Collage
Baldwin Park, CA2008
Medical Assistant Back and Front office - Medical Assisting
South East ROP
Norwalk, CA1987
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- First Aid Cpr Aed
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Medical Assistance
- Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)
- Patient/Family Education and Instruction
- Patient Treatment
- Medical Triage
Timeline
Medical Assistant
EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO
12.2015 - Current
Home Caregiver
Senior Helpers
02.2013 - 07.2015
Office Assistant
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
12.2009 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - L.V.N.
PACIFIC COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Premier Career Collage
Medical Assistant Back and Front office - Medical Assisting
South East ROP
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