Medical Assistant

Sarah Lange

*** ***** **** ****** *******, WY ***70

Phone: 307-***-**** E Mail: *********@*******.***

Objective

To pursue a career in the medical/healthcare profession that will allow me to serve individuals facing medically

and emotionally vulnerable circumstances that will also provide the opportunity for me to grow as an individual

spiritually, emotionally and professionally.

Education

B.S. Biology (2010)

Baylor University, Waco, TX

A.S. (2007)

Cottey College, Nevada, MO

Coursework

Kenya Medical Mission Trip (Summer 2010)

Participated in clinic activities including drawing blood and analyzing it with a CRP machine,

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• I STAT, malaria strips, and obtained blood pressures and temperatures.

Obtained anthropometric measurements including height, weight, skin fold measurements and head

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circumference for children under two years of age.

Assisted the physician in examining patients.

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Registered patients for the clinic, obtaining family medical history, diet and chief complaints.

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Collected and transferred clinical data from patient forms into Excel spreadsheets.

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EMT B (Spring 2010)

Certified EMT B

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Completed required hours of ambulance ride outs and clinicals

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Performed CPR, applied oxygen via nasal cannula and non rebreather, assisted moving patients,

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performed initial assessments on both medical and trauma emergencies, helped set a cast, cared for

burn injury, took vital signs, placed leads on a patient using both a 12 lead and 4 lead ECG, spiked saline

for IV.

Certified in BLS for healthcare providers

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Passed skills test for the following skills: packaging and moving patients using a backboard and a KED;

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assisting administration of certain medications, bandaging, splinting and stabilizing injuries; administering

oxygen using a nasal canula, non rebreather or assisting with ventilations using a BVM and performing

assessments of both a trauma patient and a medical emergency.

Baylor in Maastricht: Study Abroad – University of Maastricht, Netherlands (Fall 2009)

Coursework Completed: Clinical Decision Making, Epidemiology, Human Disease, History of Medicine and

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British Literature

Traveled extensively throughout Europe

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French

Completed four semesters at Baylor University

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Travel abroad provided an opportunity to practice French

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Work Experience

University Grounds Crew – Flower Maintenance, University of Wyoming; Laramie, WY (Summer: 2006

2010)

Assisted in planning, planting, watering and maintaining the University of Wyoming flower beds. Operated

landscaping equipment and drove University vehicles

Library Student Assistant – Moody Library, Baylor University; Waco, TX (Spring 2007, Spring and Fall

2008, 2009 and Spring 2010)

•Shelved and retrieved books; opened, sorted and packaged mail; delivered books to faculty and staff.

Learned to operate library systems such as Ariel, Illiad and Odyssey for the purpose of scanning, editing and

sending electronic documents. Drove University vehicles to deliver library material.

Residence Assistant – Cottey College; Nevada, MO (Fall and Spring Semester 2006 2007)

Communicated and enforced campus residential policies, provided support and encouragement to students

living in the residence hall, and recommended and assisted with planning campus events.

Camp Counselor, Camp WYOBA; Wyoming (Summer: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

•Served as camp counselor for 5 and 6 grade level children. Assisted children with crafts and other

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activities throughout the camp; responsible for organizing and overseeing projects and programs.

Awards/Accomplishments

Deans List at Cottey College (second year)

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Recipient of Wyoming State Chapter, Cottey College Scholarship and the Laramie P.E.O.

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Reciprocity Bureau Scholarship, 2005

Recipient of Cottey College Scholarship for Girl Scouts earning the Gold Award 2005

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Girl Scout Gold Award, 2005

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Sarah Lange

607 South 25th Street Laramie, WY 82070

Phone: 307-***-**** E Mail: *********@*******.***

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Affiliations/Memberships

Member of P.E.O., Chapter U in Laramie, WY; 2007 present

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Member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Jacque Laramie Chapter; 2009 present

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Member 4 H, 9 year member award; served as club president and secretary

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Interests

Archery, hiking, camping, tennis, photography, sewing, and singing

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