Latoya Dowell
Chicago, IL 312-***-**** ad4uhi@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Lincoln College of Technology – Melrose Park, IL
Medical Assistant Diploma • Graduated 08/2023
Malcom X College – Chicago, IL
Certified Nursing Assistant • Graduated 2017
Certifications
RMA (AMT) Received February 2024
Registered Medical Assistant
Skills
Customer service
Patient care
CPR Certified
Microsoft Office
HIPPA & OSHA
Vitals
First Aid
Medical Terminology
Injections
Phlebotomy
EKG’s
Urinalysis
Hearing and Optical Exams
Billing & Coding
Glucose Testing
Triage
Communication
Task management
Empathy and compassion
Work Experience
Medical Assistant Family Medicine Ravenswood, IL 11/2023 – Present
Take and record patient vitals
Administer injections and ensure needles are clean, sanitized and disposed of properly
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Transmit prescription refills as needed
Conduct tests as needed (i.e. phlebotomy, EKGs, urinalysis etc.)
Medical Assistant Extern Rush Hospital • Private Practice - Dr. Brent 06/2023 – 08/2023
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and injection administration
Responsible for data entry and registration duties
Provide and interpret health questionnaires
Record and file P.O.A documentations
Perform and interpret audiograms
Certified Nursing Assistant Victory Center Melrose Park, IL 05/2023 – Present
Bathe and assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Assist with feeding schedules and medication administration.
Utilize Matrix EMR database for medical history tracking.
Certified Nursing Assistant Rush Oak Park Oak Park, IL 02/2023 – Present
Under the direction of the RN, participate in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
Assist patients in activities of daily living.
Perform routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
Input up to date patient medical records into Epic EMR database.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant Generations of Elmwood Park Elmwood Park, IL 03/2017 – 09/2022
Complete activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating.
Turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate.
Answering call buttons and alerting nurses to emergencies.