Derell Fields
**** ********** **. ****: 832-***-****
Houston, TX 77053
acfcyv@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Experienced lymphedema therapist certified in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) with strong clinical and people
skills.
Skill Highlights
o Medical Assistant
o Manual Lymph Drainage
o Complete Decongestive Therapy
o Trained in EMR (gloStream)
o Acquires patients' vital signs
o Maintains patients' treatment records
o Serves as liaison between patients and physician to assist patients in
understanding their treatment plans
o Assists in training patients in diet, self-massage & exercises
o Maintains high standards in bandage wrapping techniques (Roman &
H.A.S. techniques)
o Wound cleaning/care ability
o Abides by infection control standards
o Assists and prepares patients to receive vaso-pneumatic compression
pump therapy
o Extensive experience in photographing and measuring extremities and
fitting compression garments
o Instructs patients on proper discharge care
o Maintains patients' privacy, safety, respect and dignity
o Cleans and restocks treatment rooms
Accomplishments
o Treated a broad range of patients suffering from amputations, chronic
wounds, cancer, strokes, HIV as well as mild to chronic lymphedema
o Consistently praised for superior bandage wrapping techniques that
stay secure until next appointment
o Superior massage skills
o Positive and constructive attitude
o Awards of Distinction as medical assistant and as lymphedema therapist
Professional Experience
Medical Assistant and Lymphedema Therapist 2007 - 2014
Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute (Houston, Texas)
Medical Assistant 2004 -
2005
Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute (Houston, Texas)
Medical Assistant
2004
Randall Burdett, D.C. (Houston, Texas)
I have held other positions in 2006 - 2007 as a security officer and
courier driver at Locke Protection Services, Contemporary Services Corp.
and PDQ Parts Delivery in Houston, Texas
Education and Training
Basic Manual Lymph Drainage Certification
2011
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy (Orlando, Florida)
Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy Certification
2010
Institute of Lymphatic Studies (Houston, Texas)
Medical Assistant Diploma 2004
National Institute of Technology (Houston, Texas)
Basic Course Study 2001
Blinn College (Brenham, Texas)
High School Diploma 2000
Evan E. Worthing High School (Houston, Texas)