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Vanessa Torres

Bridgeview

Summary

Developed strong communication and organizational skills in clinical setting, ensuring efficient patient care and administrative support. Ability to adapt quickly and learn new procedures and protocols. Seeking to transition to new field where these skills can contribute to team success and operational efficiency.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Externship

RUSH Hospital
  • Company Overview: Completed summer Externship at RUSH Hospital
  • Preparing and explaining treatment procedures/examinations to patients
  • Assisting the physician during examinations, immunizations(TB), and B12 injections
  • Greeting patients, updating files, and managing patient medical records
  • Completed summer Externship at RUSH Hospital

Medical Assistant

Access Community Health Network
02.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • 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.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.

hostess

Parlor
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Welcome guests to the venue
  • Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists
  • Manage reservations
  • Escort customers to assigned dining or bar areas
  • Provide menus and announce Waiter/Waitress's name
  • Greet customers upon their departure
  • Coordinate with wait staff about available seating options
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.

CNA

ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they were on time for all meals and activities
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Provided social and emotional support to improve residents' morale
  • Established rapport with team members, residents, and families
  • Inserting catheters/ catheter care

Education

Medical Assistant certification -

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
06.2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Customer service
  • Patience
  • Physical stamina
  • Neat appearance
  • Memory for patrons and their orders
  • Conflict resolution
  • Empathy
  • Communication skills
  • Fluent Spanish speaker
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Patient care
  • Effective multitasking

Certification

  • CNA certificate
  • Blood-Borne Pathogen certification
  • CPR certificate

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Access Community Health Network
02.2024 - Current

hostess

Parlor
08.2022 - 07.2023

CNA

ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 02.2021

Externship

RUSH Hospital

Medical Assistant certification -

Malcolm X College

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