Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Skills
Medication Administration
Operating EKG Equipment
Patient Relations
Cleaning and Organizing
Updating Medical Records
Treatment Room Preparation
Multitasking and Prioritization
Time Management
Diagnostic Testing
Blood and Tissue Collection
Critical Thinking
Appointment Scheduling
Dictation and Transcription
Procedure Assistance
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Routine Laboratory Testing
Examination Preparation
Injury Treatment
Willingness to Learn
Microsoft Office
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Electronic Charting
Sanitizing and Cleaning
Standards Compliance
Work History
02/2021 to Current
Medical AssistantAscension Health – West Lake Hills, TX,
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
08/2009 to Current
PhlebotomistFrontline National – Rockford, MI,
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
07/2008 to 08/2009
Medication AideState Of Kentucky – Henderson, KY,
Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
12/2007 to 07/2008
Licensed Practical NurseDavita – New York, NY,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: Phlebotomy KCTCS - Owensboro, KY, GPA:
Expected in 12/2007
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing ECTCS - Elizabethtown, KY, GPA:
Expected in 2003
GED: Grayson County High School - Leitchfield, KY GPA:
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