MIRIAM ESCALANTE
Hacienda Heights, CA ***** C: 909-***-**** **************@*****.***
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse from Mexico with over 10 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Urgent care and Emergency care
Checking and Monitoring vital signs
Patient and family education
Patient safety
Initiative and strong work ethic
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent Communication Skills
Compassionate
Critical thinking and problem solving
Time management and stamina
Ethics and confidentiality
Teamwork dependability
Experience
MEDICAL ASSISTANT 02/2020 to Current
La Concepcion Medical Clinic West Covina, CA
Conduct patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing.
Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
REGISTERED NURSE 03/2009 to 04/2019
GENERAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL DE LEON (LEON, MEXICO) Leon, GTO(Mexico)
Provided service in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Met with expectant mothers for prenatal visits and provided care for normal and problematic pregnancies.
Taught childbirth preparation classes.
Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions during labor.
Know how to use equipment and administer medications related to labor, delivery, and the care of newborns.
Rotated into different services but focused on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Registered Nurse 08/2008 to 03/2009
HOSPITAL SAN JOSE DE ZAMORA Zamora, MICHOACAN (MEXICO)
Provided service in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Assisted Pediatricians by assessing patients’ needs and providing initial patient care.
Administered medications, drew blood, and gave vaccinations.
Assessed patients based on subjective and objective data.
Interviewed patients and family members in depth to learn their history of illnesses and diseases.
Utilize information along with test results, to form a diagnosis and create a patient care plan
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Education and Training
Certificate: Medical Assisting 08/2015
GDS Institute South Gate, CA
Bachelor of Science: Nursing 06/2007
NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO Mexico