Natalie Rodriguez
Van Buren
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Van Buren High School
Van Buren
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted students with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Communicated effectively with teachers and staff regarding student progress.
- Implemented individual care plans to support diverse student needs.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Wait Staff Member
Las Margaritas Restaurant
Van Buren
07.2020 - Current
- Provided friendly service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted in setting up dining areas for special events and daily service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tables, utensils, and service areas.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
Medical Assistant
Missouri Highlands Health Care
Van Buren
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient intake by verifying insurance information and medical histories.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using industry-standard systems.
- Processed lab specimens and prepared them for testing efficiently.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO 08.2023 - 01.2026
Van Buren High School
Van Buren , MOSkills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Van Buren High School
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Missouri Highlands Health Care
08.2023 - 04.2025
Associate of Applied Science -
Three Rivers Community College
08.2023 - 01.2026
Wait Staff Member
Las Margaritas Restaurant
07.2020 - Current
Van Buren High School