RENIKA JACOBS

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Hard working, energetic, friendly Medical Assistant with almost 20 years of healthcare experience. Over 10 years of ER experience and over 5 years of Pediatric experience. Established record of reliability and creating a rapport with patients, family and staff.

LICENSES

CMA License CNA License EMT Diploma CPR Certified

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Medical terminology knowledge Quick problem solver Calm and level-headed under duress Trained in catheter change and preparation Documentation procedures expert Understands medical procedures Charting expertise Able to lift 20 pounds

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Health and wellness expertise Medication administration expert Pediatric exams competency Culturally sensitive Strong medical ethic Computerized charting specialist Enthusiastic caregiver Trained in in- and out-patient care Medical clinical procedures comprehension

06/2013 to 03/2015 Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Childrens Pediatrics - Houston, TX Assessed and recorded patients chief complaints and current medical conditions. Administered vaccines and medications. Draw blood and performed diagnostic tests such as POC CBC, flu,RSV and strep tests. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Provided patients and families with emotional support. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests. Collected urine and fecal samples. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. 01/2012 to 06/2013 Certified Medical Assistant

Rediclinic - Houston, TX Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered vaccines, drew blood, collected specimens and performed all point of care testing. Did inventory and ordered all vaccines and supplies. 04/2003 to 06/2013 Patient Services Coordinator

M.D Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. Completed doctors orders. Maintained charts. 01/1999 to 12/2002 Certified Nursing Assistant

Park Plaza Hospital - Houston, Tx Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal. Gave care to Med/Surg patients under the

supervision of a registered nurse. Obtained vital signs. Drew blood.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2011 Medical Assistant: Medical Assisting

Texas School of Business - Houston, TX, USA 2009 EMT Basic: Emergency Medicine

National College of Technology - Houston, TX, USA EMT Basic