Employment

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY                   January 2010- May 2010  

Student Nurse

  • Conducted a physical examination of patients including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
  • Recorded patients’ medical histories and symptoms
  • Provided direct  patient care for patients through application of the nursing  process
  • Administered treatments and medications
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes
  • Educated patients and their families on conditions and treatment plans
  • Collaborated with members of the health care team
  • Operated and monitored medical equipment
  • Utilized available financial and other resources sensibly

Weill Cornell Medical Center,  New York, NY                                          May 2005-June 2007

Medical/Surgical Technician   

  • Greeted  patients and assisted them to exam room  / surgical room
  • Maintained  ongoing awareness to patients’ needs and responding to other patients’   inquires
  • Measured  and recorded vital signs
  • Drew blood and obtained other specimens as requested by physician
  • Arranged  for disposition of specimens and transport of  patients
  • Observed patients’ conditions, reported abnormal conditions to staff nurse and recorded appropriate documentation in patients records
  • Assisted  physicians with diagnostic and minor surgical procedures
  • Performed  wound care and dressing changes
  • Maintained  medical  supplies  and technical  equipment

Manhattan Women’s Health,   New York, NY                                    December 2004-April 2005 

Medical Assistant

  • Answered and triaged heavy telephone volume
  • Arranged tests and medical procedures in other facilities
  • Called  prescriptions to a pharmacy
  • Registered new patients and verify benefits
  • Maintained  medical records
  • Communicated with physicians and nursing staff

Park Avenue Vein Center, New York, NY                                              July 2004-April 2005

Medical Assistant

  • Communicated with insurance companies
  • Planed financial arrangements with patients
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients
  • Helped patients to prepare for examination and other procedures
  • Maintained  medical supplies and equipment