Karina Sixtos
Victorville
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented licensed vocational nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective time management. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality support in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Behavioral Health Appointment Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
- Called potential customers by following calling list set forth by managers.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of company services, offerings, and policies to provide accurate information and guidance to clients during appointment booking interactions.
- Provided accurate information and answered any questions regarding services or products.
- Coordinated with various departments for seamless appointment management, ensuring smooth internal operations.
Patient Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Increased efficiency of the front office operations through effective multitasking, attention to detail, and organization skills.
- Provided excellent customer service to all patients, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly and professionally.
- Handled sensitive situations with empathy when dealing with distressed patients or those facing serious health challenges.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on insurance policies, medical terminology, and clinic protocols in order to provide accurate information and assistance to patients.
Medical Assistant/ HIV Coordinator
Central City Community Health Center
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Medical Assistant
West Gastroenterology Medical Group
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Alhambra, CA02.2025
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
American Career College
Lynwood, CA06.2015
Dipolma - Medical Billing And Coding
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA03.2014
High School Diploma - High School
South Gate Senior High School
South Gate, CA06.2013
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
CNA
LVN
BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Appointment Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
Patient Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
06.2018 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant/ HIV Coordinator
Central City Community Health Center
12.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Assistant
West Gastroenterology Medical Group
12.2015 - 11.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
American Career College
Dipolma - Medical Billing And Coding
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma - High School
South Gate Senior High School
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