Ashley Rivera
Gallatin
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Radish Health
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Southeast Eye Specialists
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Measured intraocular pressure usi,ng Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Prioritized patient privacy and confidentiality, consistently following HIPAA regulations in all aspects of work.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by calibrating and maintaining specialized ophthalmic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies quickly as they were introduced into the clinic setting.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery, and glaucoma.
- Educated patients on proper eye care techniques, resulting in improved overall ocular health outcomes.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Helped prepare specimens and slides for laboratory analysis, facilitating fast diagnoses and treatment.
Warehouse Associate
Gap Distribution Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Produce Associate
Walmart
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce depart ment, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Assisted with weekly inventory counts.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Ophthalmic Technology
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN08.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Phlebotomy
- CPR Certification
Certification
- COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Radish Health
01.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Southeast Eye Specialists
09.2021 - 12.2023
Warehouse Associate
Gap Distribution Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
Produce Associate
Walmart
08.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Associate of Applied Science - Ophthalmic Technology
Volunteer State Community College
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