Alexa Jennings

Assisted physicians and nursing staff with patient intake, vital signs, room preparation, and clinical procedures. Documented patient information accurately within the electronic medical record. Performed EKGs and assisted with specimen collection and routine clinical tasks.

Medical Assistant - Clare Matrix - Santa Monica, CA

(2025-01 - 2025-03)

• Assisted physicians and nursing staff with patient intake, vital signs, room preparation, and clinical procedures.
• Documented patient information accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Performed EKGs and assisted with specimen collection and routine clinical tasks.
• Communicated effectively with patients, providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Maintained examination rooms, stocked medical supplies, and adhered to infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Provided compassionate care while supporting high patient volumes in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

NICU Healthcare Intern - Palomar Health - Escondido, CA

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe, compassionate, and family-centered care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Assisted with patient care by obtaining and documenting vital signs, preparing patients for assessments and procedures, and promptly communicating changes in patient condition to supervising clinical staff.
• Maintained accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record while ensuring patient information remained confidential and compliant with HIPAA standards.
• Supported unit workflow by preparing patient rooms and equipment, stocking medical supplies, organizing clinical workspaces, and ensuring necessary equipment was readily available for patient care.
• Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation by organizing patient belongings, preparing rooms, coordinating patient transport, and ensuring continuity of care between departments.
• Assisted providers during examinations and bedside procedures while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and emotional support for both patients and family members.
• Assisted Spanish-speaking patients and families by facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients to improve understanding, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care.

B.S. - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2022-09 - 2026-06)