Registered Nurse Medical Assistant

MEGAN A. SCHMIDT

***** ********* **** • Huntersville, North Carolina • 330-***-**** **********@*****.***

S KI L LS S UM M A RY

Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a variety of clinical experience, including current

employment as a Medical Assistant at an urgent care center, previous employment as a Nursing

Assistant at a Cleveland Clinic VIP unit, and completion of an ED practicum. Experience and

knowledge of evidence-based practice, QSEN, and core measures. Excellent therapeutic

communication and clinical skills with a strong background in health teaching.

P ROFE SSIONAL E XPERI ENCE

Medical Assistant, June 2013 – Present

Fast Med Urgent Care, Mooresville, North Carolina

• Triaging patients, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, and preparing patients for

examinations or treatments.

• Administering injections, applying dressings, obtaining specimens, performing 12-lead

EKGs, taking X-rays, and performing lab tests as directed by Physician’s Assistant.

• Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and instruments and

assisting PA with selected procedures.

• Working closely with the PA to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.

Patient Care Nursing Assistant, January 2012 – June 2013

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cardiovascular Step-down/Medical-Surgical VIP Unit

Cleveland, Ohio

• Proficiency in EPIC documentation.

• Assisting with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by RN.

• Providing support to patients with personal care, activities of daily living, ambulation,

transfers/transports, and keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

• Obtaining vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, intake/output recordings, and blood glucose

readings from patients.

• Initiating and troubleshooting telemetry monitoring.

• Reporting abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional

conditions to nursing staff.

Emergency Department Practicum, April 2013- May 2013

South Pointe Hospital, Emergency Department, Warrensville Heights, Ohio

• Administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved

nursing protocol under the supervision of an RN preceptor.

• Providing professional nursing care and fine-tuning assessment skills, planning,

implementation, and evaluation of patients in accordance with hospital policies and

procedures under direction of RN preceptor.

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Professional Experience Continued

• Monitoring, documenting and communicating patient condition to appropriate staff as

needed.

• Assessing and coordinating patient's discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary ED

staff.

Lifestyle Health Coach, September 2008–September 2011

Nationwide Better Health, Solon, Ohio

• Telephonically coaching and providing education to participants on a variety of lifestyle

health topics including exercise, nutrition, weight management, stress management, and

smoking cessation by using a variety of health behavior techniques, such as Motivational

Interviewing.

• Helping participants set realistic goals around health, develop a wellness vision, and

provide educational tools to help them achieve their personal goals, as well as identifying

existing/potential obstacles for participants and developing strategies to overcome these

obstacles.

• Responsible for the early identification of the assigned participants who may be in need

of other service, such as disease management.

Volunteer, February 2010 – April 2010

Lake Health Emergency Department, Willoughby, OH

• Bringing patients warm blankets, ice chips and/or water, providing support to patients

during procedures, and ensuring their personal privacy.

• Cleaning gurneys, making beds, and clearing hallways of extra equipment.

• Transport of stable patients and retrieving and/or returning medical records.

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer, May 2007 – September 2008

Akron General Lifestyles, Stow, Ohio

• Performing fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions to members.

• Scheduling and training personal clientele in a productive, safe, and specific manner to

maximize their personal training goals.

• Developing and presenting lectures regarding exercise, nutrition, and health in the

community.

E DU C AT I O N & C E R TI FI C AT I O N

Kent State University, Twinsburg, OH

Associate Degree of Nursing, May 2013

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Minor in Psychology, November

2006

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Professional Experience Continued

BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certified

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