Maria Vasquez
Ridgecrest
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Ridgecrest
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living
- Performed wound care and dressing changes in accordance with established protocols
- Administered injections and performed venipuncture for laboratory testing
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients
- Documented patient information accurately and timely in electronic health records (EHR)
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure infection control standards were met
Medical Assistant
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Ridgecrest
11.2020 - Current
- Verify insurance eligibility
- Answer phones
- Fax prescriptions to the pharmacy
- Collect copays at the time of the visit
- Input patient demographics
- Assisted physicians and nurses in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness and stocking necessary supplies
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate accurately
- Administered medications under the direction of healthcare professionals
- Performed basic laboratory tests including collecting specimens and conducting routine tests
- Managed patient medical records by accurately documenting information in electronic health record systems
- Scheduled appointments for patients, coordinating with other departments as needed
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Educated patients on medication instructions, post-treatment care, and preventive measures
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures by preparing sterile equipment and assisting during the procedure itself
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment to ensure availability when needed
Medical Assistant
Cal City Clinic
California City
09.2010 - 01.2018
- Greeted all patients in a friendly and positive manner
- Supervised the opening of a new office in Rosamond, Ca, lead the passing of all inspections and certifications, and hiring of new employees
- As well as attended classes in Bakersfield required for the CHDP program required for the opening of the new clinic
- Opened and closed Rosamond Clinic on a daily basis
- Increased clientele and numbers of patients per day by following-up with patients and scheduling patients consistently as much as 60 per day
- Completed Patient Specialist referrals for submission to the insurance, after approval called and setup patient appointments with specialist
- Assisted at least two doctors per day throughout the medical office in Cal City, and the doctor at the Rosamond office
- Performed Phlebotomy for lab testing, as well as obtaining EKGs, and vital signs on patients
- Enter patients' information into their medical records
- Handled all front office work including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and preparing medical records for the doctor
- Handled all back-office duties on a regular basis
- Cleaned and stocked supplies in all rooms in both offices Rosamond and Cal City
- Maintained all incoming and outgoing log books
- Checked and charged all insurance and billing transactions
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA12-2034
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CASkills
- Vital Signs
- PHLEBOTOMY
- Venipuncture
- Medical terminology
- Patient Care
- Computer Skills
- Blood sampling
- Insurance Verification
- Office Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- Computer literacy
- PEDIATRICS
- Typing
- Intake
- Medication administration
- Physiology Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Medical Records
- Anatomy knowledge
- Documentation review
- BILINGUAL
- Medical Office Experience
- HIPAA
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), 12/01/22, 12/01/27
- IV Therapy Certification, 01/01/25, 01/01/27
- Phlebotomy, 01/01/24, 06/01/26
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
Nursing Licenses
PN, 06/01/26, CA
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cal City Clinic
09.2010 - 01.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cerro Coso Community College
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Career Care Institute