Medical Assistant Mental Health

BRENDA OJEDA

● Staten Island, New York ***** ●516-***-**** ● *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Hardworking, reliable individual with 20+ years’ experience in the healthcare field. Articulate, enthusiastic and results oriented with the immense ability to learn new concepts. Looking for a full-time position or a part time position in the medical field where I can utilize my experience, skills and training to add value to the organization. EXPERIENCE

Richmond University Medical Center, Self Employed Staten Island, New York Mental Health Aide November 2007 – April 2022

Assisted nurses with patients prone to behavioral issues.

Provided close observation of suicidal patients.

Provided guidance and advice as needed to struggling patients.

Counseling patients to build self-esteem and prevent future incidents.

Provided support to family members of the affected population.

Assisted patients with their daily tasks.

Cared for hospice patients and made them feel comfortable as they transitioned. Angels Nursing Agency Brooklyn, New York

Hospice Care Aide April 2004 – January 2007

Responding to patients’ personal demands as soon as possible.

Spent time with patients to ensure a clean and comfortable environment.

Assisted patients with medication.

Personal care including bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene and toileting.

Turning and repositioning bed bound patients

Scheduled appointments and accompanied patients. Bensai Brooklyn, New York

Medical Assistant September 2003 – November 2004

Assisted physicians during examinations.

Took patients vital signs, prepared patients for medical tests and examinations.

Prepared patients for x-rays.

Maintained the confidentiality of patient information.

Answered phones, handled correspondence, filing, copying documents, scanning and data entry. EDUCATION

Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, New York

Medical Assistant Certification 2014

Early Childhood Certification

HHA/PCA CPR Certification

SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish in both written and spoken forms.

Strong work ethic

Communication and organizational skills

Quick Learner

Problem Solver

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