Resume

                                                      Carmen Avelar

                                        carmen@avelarcentral.com 
                                      carmenavelarlearning.blogspot.com  

Key Skills

•  ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS                          
•  Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics 
•  Medical Terminology and Anatomy                 
•  Care Patient Aging
•  Medical Insurance                                           
•  Proficient in Apple and PC 
•  Electronic Health Records                               
•  Internet
•  Health Literacy and Communication  
•  Verbal and written fluency in Spanish 

Professional Work Experience

Somerford Place- Assisted Living and Alzheimer Care         June 2009- July 2013

Caregiver – Medical Technician

•   Closely work with and monitor patients suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer disease.
•  Help residents live fulfilling and dignified lives by providing comprehensive care  (ADLs). 
•   As a Medical Technician prepare the proper dosage and dispense medication at time intervals set by the prescribing Physician. 
•  Monitor patient’s reactions to the medication. Report any changes in the patient’s mental, physical condition or any deviation from their daily routine.
•   Keep the stock of the medications update daily. 
•   Experienced working with Hospice Patients.

Emeritus at The Palms - Assisted Living and Alzheimer Care    April 2010-August 2010

Caregiver

• Ensure that patients are clean, well-groomed and fed nutritious meals in a timely manner. 
•  Monitoring changes in patient’s health – When following the care plan, the supervising nurse will want to know if there are any changes in health that are concerning and that may need medical attention. 
• Monitoring Vital Signs.

Healthcare Certification

Certificate CNA – Nurse Assistant , Sierra College , Sacramento, Ca Feb 2013       

Medical Office Specialist , Palomar College, San Marcos, Ca  feb 2015- current student