Laura Handy
Email: ********@*************.***
Address:
City: Ocala
State: FL
Zip: 34480
Country: USA
Phone: 352-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Medical Assistant with 14 years work in fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering medication and injections, providing quality patient care.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Glasgow School of Nursing, Glasgow KY 1/2001 to 1/2003 (Practical Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Campbellsville University, Glasgow KY 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Medical Assistant with 14 years work in fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering medication and injections, providing quality patient care.
Skill Highlights
Understands mobility assistance needs
Understands medical procedures
Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
Calm and level-headed under duress
Medical terminology knowledge
Valid FL driver's license
Reliable transportation
Professional Experience
August 2009 to July 2011
Premier Pediatrics Ocala, FL
Medical Assistant
Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Provided personal nursing care and prep for procedures. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Performed venipunctures, EKG's, and injections.
February 2009 to July 2009
Quest Diagnostics Ocala, FL
Phlebotomists
Worked through a temp service out of Hollywood FL. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine and fecal samples. Performed venipunctures, spin off, and documentation.
March 2005 to January 2009
Radcliff Pediatrics Radcliff, KY
Medical Assistant
Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. 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. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests. Provided personal nursing care with patient procedures. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas. Performed EKG's, venipunctures, and gave injections.
December 2003 to January 2005
Kentuckiana Nursing Lousiville, KY
Nursing Assistant
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Provided transportation, assistance, and companionship to clients. Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion. 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. Documented resident records on daily flow sheets. 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.
Education and Training
2003 Glasgow School of Nursing Glasgow, KY
Associate of Science Practical Nursing
Member of HOSA Club
Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
Coursework in Human Services and general study