Valeria Carreon
San Jose
Summary
Offering caring and empathetic approach with strong desire to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings foundational knowledge in patient care principles and demonstrates ability in performing essential tasks. Ready to use and develop skills in communication and patient support in a medical assisting role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Medical Assistant
Medical Hair Transplant and Aesthetics
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures and follow-up care instructions.
Medical Assistant/Records Clerk
Forest Surgery Center
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Month-long externship to gain hands-on experience in a a professional clinic setting.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Infant Hearing Screener
Infant Hearing Screener Specialist (Kaiser)
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained and used hearing screening equipment.
- Improved newborn hearing screening rates by efficiently administering tests and accurately recording results.
- Liaised with parents to address any concerns or questions regarding their child's hearing screening results.
- Promoted early detection of hearing loss through efficient scheduling of appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Cupertino, CAVocational - Medical Assistant
Unitek College
San Jose, CA10-2023
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- EKG
- Injections
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- OSHA regulation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medical Hair Transplant and Aesthetics
08.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant/Records Clerk
Forest Surgery Center
08.2023 - 09.2023
Infant Hearing Screener
Infant Hearing Screener Specialist (Kaiser)
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Vocational - Medical Assistant
Unitek College
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