Karen Castanos
Yuma
Summary
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Yuma Pediatrics
11.2017 - 02.2025
- Update patient files.
- Administer vaccines and medications as needed.
- Greet and explain procedures to patients.
- Answer phones and send faxes in a timely manner.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures, supporting physicians with accurate data collection.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow for improved patient access.
Medical Assistant
Sunset Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Record vital statistics.
- Assist the physician with procedures.
- Perform basic laboratory tests.
- Administer vaccines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven of Sandpointe
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Record vital statistics.
- Aided as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, and escort service.
- Positioned, transferred, and turned patients.
- Measured and recorded fluid input and output.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for residents.
Activities Intern
Yuma Nursing Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Help plan daily activities for residents.
- Provided one on one care and attention to residents.
- Hand out food and drinks around the nursing center.
- Provided emotional and social support to resident
Medical Assistant
San Luis Walk In Clinic
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Explain procedures to patients.
- Administer vaccines.
- Greeting patients.
- Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of exam rooms.
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns efficiently.
Education
Certi -
Associates Of Arts -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ11.2025
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College of Health Careers
Somerton, AZ01.2021
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College of Health Careers
Somerton, AZ01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
San Luis High School
San Luis, AZ01.2015
Skills
- Efficient handling of administrative duties
- Proficient in multitasking
- Ensured cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of facility and exam rooms
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- High literacy skills (Writing, spelling, vocabulary)
- CPR Certified
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR Certified
Certified in Pediatrics by the state of Arizona
Certified Medical Interpreter
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sunset Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven of Sandpointe
06.2020 - 10.2021
Activities Intern
Yuma Nursing Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant
Yuma Pediatrics
11.2017 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
San Luis Walk In Clinic
03.2017 - 11.2017
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College of Health Careers
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College of Health Careers
High School Diploma - undefined
San Luis High School
Certi -
Associates Of Arts -
Arizona Western College