High School Medical Assistant

Felecia Blackston

Email: abpv36@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Henrico

State: VA

Zip: 23228

Country: USA

Phone: 804-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy clinical setting.Caring Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent communication skills and 10 years expertise in geriatric care.Certified Nursing Assistant with home health care and hospice care experience. Proven record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, family and staff.Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years experience in fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering medication and providing quality patient care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from John F Kennedy High School, Richmond VA 1/2001 to 6/1994 (High School)

High School Dipolma from New Visions Training Center, Richmond VA 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy clinical setting.Caring Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent communication skills and 10 years expertise in geriatric care.Certified Nursing Assistant with home health care and hospice care experience. Proven record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, family and staff.Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years experience in fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering medication and providing quality patient care.

Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Highlights

Clinical training

Strong medical ethic

Medical Assisting specialist

Strong clinical judgment

Problem resolution ability

Enthusiastic caregiver

Extensive medical terminology knowledge

STD counseling and care awareness

Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver

Patient/family focused

Practiced in sterilization techniques

Abides by infection control standards

Flow sheet charting skillfulness

Acute and rehabilitative care

Adept in oxygen machine maintenance

Feeding assistance specialist

Alphabetical/numerical filing mastery

Body mechanics competency

Chart preparation/filing aptness

CPR/BLS certified

Drug administration trained

Hematology testing capability

Medical instrument sterilization mastery

Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs

Patient positioning understanding

Competency in procedure development

Qualified in specimen collection/processing

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Strong medical ethic

Culturally sensitive

OB/GYN professional

Talented in minor surgery assistance

Proper phone etiquette

Self-starter

Charting expertise

HIPAA trained

Counting and pouring expertise

Abbreviations comprehension

Efficient and accurate

Strong decision-making ability

Abbreviations comprehension

Able to lift pounds

Understands medical procedures

Trained in catheter change and preparation

Documentation procedures expert

Accomplishments

Training

Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to guarantee consistent quality of care.Documentation

Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Documentation

Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.

Surgical Preparation

Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.

Patient Education

Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.

Physician Support

Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient processing handling.

Surgical Preparation

Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication.

Experience

April 2010 to Current

A Capital Womens Health Clinic Richmond, Virginia

Medical Assistant/Lab Technician/Ultrasound Technician

Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.Collected urine and fecal samples.Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.Obtained and set up suction equipment.Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.Educated patients about their treatments.Performed lab tests and communicated results.Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.Monitored patients with acute conditions.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Determining gestational ages of fetus by performing ultrasounds. Answering phones,setting appointments.

October 2007 to June 2010

Circle Center Adult Day Services Richmond, Virginia

CNA

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients.Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.Assisted with ADLs.Provided patients and families with emotional support.Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.Administered simple range of motion exercises.Promoted personal and co-worker safety.Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.

July 2006 to May 2010

Dr. Suzanne Starkey Wilson, North Carolina

Medical Assistant

Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.Educated clients about treatment options and answered related questions.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Tested hematocrit levels and Rh factors. Promptly responded to general inquiries from members, staff, and clients via mail, e-mail and fax.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.

Education

1994 John F Kennedy High School Richmond, Virginia

High School Diploma High School

GPA 3.99, Academic Achievement Award NHS,MU Alpha Theta, National Beta Honor Society, Ranked # 4 in class

2010 New Visions Training Center Richmond, VA

Pharmacy Technician

Certificate In Pharmacy Technician

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