Medical Assistant
Resume:
Kaitlin (Kate) McHugh
**** **** ******* ****** ? Sarasota, FL 34231 ? 401-***-**** ?
*********@****.***
Objective
To continue a rewarding career in the medical field, drawing on previous
experience and expanding my skill set.
Profile
. Dedicated employee with one year of experience in the medical industry
and more than five years in the veterinary field
. Successful in communicating effectively with clients and staff
. Able to maintain composure, make good decisions, and meet strict
deadlines in high-stress situations
. Strong organizational skills; extremely adaptable; enjoys challenges
and acquiring new skills
Professional Experience
KG Health Partners, Inc., Safety Harbor, FL
Medical Assistant ? June 2009 - October 2010
. Serves as primary assistant for a podiatrist at multiple facilities in
Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton
. Locates patients at each facility and preps each patient for
examination
. Prepares bandages for patients, adhering to proper procedures to
minimize the spread of infection and maintaining safety
. Responsible for creating entries and maintaining all medical records
and documentation
. Sends all medical records and evaluations to home office in Safety
Harbor electronically
. Communicates with nurses, Social Services directors, and other staff
as necessary
. Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, physician and staff
concerns
Forest Lakes Animal Clinic, Sarasota, FL
Veterinary Technician ? July 2008 - June 2009
. Provided relief as needed with front desk responsibilities including
scheduling appointments and checking in patients
. Educated patients and callers with medical and follow-up questions not
requiring attention from the veterinarian
. Responsible for filling prescriptions and refills with complete
accuracy and adhered to high ethical standards in administering
medications
. Assisted veterinarian in all aspects of examination including, but not
limited to, restraining animals, drawing and administering
vaccinations, and drawing blood samples
. Prepped rooms for surgery by setting up all necessary instruments.
Assisted veterinarian during surgeries by restraining animals prior to
anesthesia, assisting with skin preparation and draping, passing
instruments as needed, and other duties as assigned. Handled and
cared for surgical specimens according to policy
. Cleaned all surgical instruments using Autoclave
. Handled dental procedures, including scaling down and polishing the
teeth, performing extractions, and monitoring animals during and after
anesthesia
. Obtained samples as needed and examined in the laboratory, adhering at
all times to lab procedures
Professional Experience (continued)
Animal Rescue Coalition, Inc., Sarasota, FL
Community Outreach Assistant ? July 2007 - July 2008
. Fully responsible for a complex surgery schedule for a non-profit
organization that provides low-cost spay/neuter procedures
. Qualified and scheduled patients for high-volume spay/neuter program
over the phone
. Answered questions and educated callers about spay/neuter procedures,
other ARC programs, animal health issues, and local low-cost
veterinary resources
. Entered surgery information into a database for billing and
statistical purposes on a monthly basis
. Wrote and edited articles for quarterly newsletter
. Assisted at fundraisers and other special events as needed
East Bay Animal Hospital, East Providence, RI
Veterinary Technician ? March 2005 - March 2007
. Integral in client communications by answering medical questions for
clients not requiring attention from the veterinarians
. Filled prescriptions with accuracy and adhered to strict ethical and
safety procedures
. Prepared rooms for surgery and assisted veterinarians by restraining
animals, passing instruments, and other duties as assigned. Handled
surgical specimens according to policy
. Took and developed x-rays
. Drew blood for veterinarians and ran blood panels
. Responsible for training new staff members and maintaining office
supplies
. Properly shut down computer and register system each day
East Greenwich Animal Hospital, Warwick, RI
Veterinary Technician ? October 2003 - December 2004
. Scheduled appointments and surgical consultations and checked in
clients and patients
. Assisted veterinarian during examinations by restraining animals,
drawing blood, and administering vaccinations
. Prepared patients for surgery by ensuring the surgery room was
sterile, restraining animal during anesthesia, and monitoring patient
during and after anesthesia
. Cared for boarded and hospitalized animals by feeding, walking,
cleaning, and monitoring for anomalies
. Assisted in the laboratory by labeling and packaging samples according
to all laboratory protocol
Education
Coventry High School, Coventry, RI
. High School Diploma - Graduated in 2002
Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL
. A.A. with a focus in Publishing - In Progress
. Served as a layout consultant and editor for award-winning school
newspaper, The Pentangle
Additional Skills
. Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Professional References
Dr. Jennifer Findling - Current supervisor, KG Health Partners, Inc.
Podiatrist, KG Health Partners, Inc.
701 Enterprise Road East, Ste. 910
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Jessica Timmons - Former co-worker, Forest Lakes Animal Hospital
Gifted Teacher, Brookside Middle School
6414 School Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
Liz Albers - Former co-worker, Animal Rescue Coalition
Contracts Assistant, Tennessee Valley Authority
4615 Westover Terrace
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-***-**** ? ********@***.***
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