Medical Assistant Registered Nurse
Resume:
Aimee Talavera
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Human Services Specialist
Strong Human Services, Medical, and Administrative background with experience serving the individual needs of clients. Reviewed for quality and compliance while adhering to regulations and guidelines. Excel in fast paced, pressure and standards driven environments, where being highly organized for multi-tasking is essential. Consistently met quotas while maintaining thoroughness, and patient satisfaction. Reviewed, edited, and revised documents.
oThree years of volunteer service to local organizations including Unity House, Catholic Charities, and food banks
oComputer abilities include proficiency with Meditech, E-Scribe, and MS Office Suite
oGreat ability to multi-task while maintaining close attention to detail
oDeveloped a training plan for 25 new employees while overseeing a daily staff of 10
oEnsured all tasks were performed in a manner consistent with OR safety standards
oSkilled at de-escalation and calming fears through education, compassion & confidence
Education
BS – Human Services / Biology concentration
SUNY Empire State College 2015 – August 2016
o84 credits relating to science / biology – 4.0 GPA
oHonor Society – Exemplarity Student Award (2015-2016) for 4.0 GPA
Registered Nurse Hudson Valley Community College 2010
RN pre-requisite classes College of Staten Island 2002
Professional Experience
Taconic Bioscience September 2017-Present
In Vivo Specialist
Performs hands on implementation of rodent immune-oncology studies, including but not limited
to:
o Mouse immunizations, tumor implantation, and randomization,
o Dosing via SQ/SC, I-TUMOR, IV, IP, IM, and PO routes,
o Tumor measurements by caliper, weighing, health monitoring,
o blood (survival or terminal) and tissue collection at necropsy including fixation and /or
freezing
o Electroporation
o Surgical manipulation (minor/major)
o Breeding colony assistance
o Genotyping
o Tissue collection/processing
o Adoptive transfer
o Orthotopic inoculation
• Interacts with scientists on a regular basis to understand the needs and goals of the projects and
help coordinate logistics of the research
• Follows appropriate rules, regulations, and guidelines for animal care and use, combined with
chemical and biological safety
• Maintain clear and up-to-date notebook records of research objectives, methods and results
• Participate in R&D group meetings as needed
Submandibular bleeds
Responsible for all animal Husbandry-caring for all laboratory animals (mice and/or rats) in designated areas.
Ensure that high standards for animal welfare are met, and that animals are fed, clean and well cared for
Responsible for loading and unloading of supplies
Stocking rooms with proper supplies
Providing palliative care for animals in need, such as subcutaneous injections and gel.
Anthem Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield January- May 2017
Hedis Service Associate II
●Responsible for providing administrative and telephonic support for department working on a data collection project, in a fast paced environment, in order to meet deadlines within the project.
●Communicating directly with providers offices in pursuit process by requesting medical information and coordinating the exchange of files.
●Maintained fax equipment and support the Level I Service Associate and team by performing all the required clerical activities within the project.
●Verified information and communicate with provider offices making requests for medical record information, maintaining department tracking log and Abstractor calendars.
●Adhere to measured productivity requirements, module testing and at times retesting to meet minimum requirements.
●Developed strategies to accomplish goals.
●Performed research on internal claims system.
●Reviewed data analysis and research within the Anthem data systems.
Capital Cardiology, Troy, NY April 2014 - March 2015
Medical Assistant
●Updated charts and prepared patient prior to meeting with the doctor
●Measured Vital Signs manually for all patients scheduled with partnered doctor
●Ensured accuracy of coding and billing
●Prepared treatment rooms for examination of patients
Private Duty Home Health Aide; Troy, NY October 2013 - April 2014
●Assisted patient with daily activities such as bathing, cooking, cleaning and medications due to limitations from quadriplegic challenges. Operated a Hoyer Lift
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Emergency Medicine Physicians, Samaritan Hospital; Troy, NY November 2009 - July 2013
Physician Scribe
●Medical and program review, audit, and regulatory observation and evaluation of patients
●Accompanied physicians on initial interview, physical examination, and procedures
●Accurately recorded clinical findings, as well as history
●Ensured accuracy of coding and billing
Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY February 2008 - July 2013
Emergency Department Patient Care Tech
●Evaluated the quality of healthcare provided to individuals to ensure professional standards of practice are met and health related services comply with government regulations
●Participated in the implementation of regulations
●Recipient of multiple Gold Star Awards for providing extemporary patient satisfaction
●Demonstrated ability to work in a very busy hospital and multi-program environment
●Presented information to individuals and small groups of patients and employees
●Measured Vital Signs, drew blood and conducted EKG’s
●Inventoried and ordered medical supplies for the Emergency Department
●Prepared rooms for examination of patient
Albany Center for Pain Management; Albany, NY May 2007- February 2008
Medical Assistant
●Measured vital signs on patients and documented findings in E-Scribe
●Prepared treatment rooms for examination of 30-40 patients
●Handed instruments and materials to doctor as directed during surgery and procedures
●Cleaned and sterilize instruments according to guidelines
●Scheduled appointments, received co-pays for bills, maintained medical records, performed secretarial tasks, and completed insurance forms
Manhattan Spine and Pain Medicine; Manhattan, NY May 1999 - April 2007
Medical Assistant / Office Manager
●Supervised clinical staff who provided health related services
●Coordinated services with multiple medical facilities for optimal patient care
●Worked with the doctor during epidural steroid injections for pain management
●Measured Vital signs on up to 60 patients per day
●Scheduled appointments, received money for bills, maintained accurate medical records using the ICD-9, and completed insurance forms
●Inventoried and ordered medical supplies for the office on a bi-weekly basis
●Prepared rooms prior to examination of patients
Aimee Talavera
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