Natalie Portillo, LVN
Pico Rivera
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced with patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Utilizes effective communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and workflows. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient support techniques to ensure high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
AltaMed
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Precepted and Mentored new LVN hires.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Women’s Center
03.2020 - Current
- Provide high quality, individulized patient care
- Pleasantly greet and direct patients to their proper exam or treatment room; prepare patients for their visit.
- Take vital signs and input appropriate data into patient chart.
- Assist provider with procedures and with other tasks as directed.
- Perform diagnostic tests as directed
- Assist in front office when needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform Fetal heart tones, Venipunctures, and administer vaccines
Medical Assistant/Floater
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Bell Gardens
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in general medicine and in pediatrics department
- Updated medical history and medication list if needed
- Prepare exam rooms for small procedures as well as translate for Spanish speaking patients.
- Prepared and administered immunization for adults and children
Medical Assistant/Temporary
Clinica Mi Pueblo
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted clinic by bringing in patients, taking their vitals and gathered patient information.
- Followed doctor’s recommendations for patients, such as medications, injections, testing, and procedures.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Insurance Specialist
Automobile Club of Southern California
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided outstanding customer support for members.
- Exceeded monthly sales quotas
Front Desk
Closet World
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provide excellent service and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program -
Medical Allied Career Center
11.2022
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Regan Career Institute
El Monte, CA2018
Medical Assisting
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA2016
Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
06.2005
Skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
- Customer service
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Immunizations; Adults, Children and Infants
- Team building skills
- Provide patient centered care
- EMR Systems
- Initiative-taking
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
LVN
AltaMed
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Women’s Center
03.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant/Floater
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Bell Gardens
11.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant/Temporary
Clinica Mi Pueblo
01.2018 - 10.2018
Insurance Specialist
Automobile Club of Southern California
01.2016 - 01.2017
Front Desk
Closet World
01.2012 - 01.2016
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Regan Career Institute
Medical Assisting
Downey Adult School
Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Vocational Nursing Program -
Medical Allied Career Center
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