CRYSTAL SCOTT
*** ******* **** **** *, Newport News, Virginia 23608 (C) 757-***-****
Professional Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care
Skills
CPR/First Aid certified
Compassionate
Companionship and emotional support
Efficient and reliable team player
Committed team player
Work History
Medical Assistant/ Lab Tech 04/2011 to 02/2013
TPMG DENBIGH – Newport News, VA
-Changed sterile dressings.
-Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
-Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
-Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
-Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
-Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
-Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
-Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
Phlembotomist/Medical assistant 03/2010 to 12/2010 octaphama plasma center – Newport News, VA
-Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
-Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
-Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
-Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
-Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.e
-Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
-Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
Medical assistant/Nurse carepartner 10/2007 to 12/2009 Sentara careplex – Hampton, VA
-Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
-Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
-Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
-Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
-Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
-Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
-Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
-Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
-Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
-Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
-Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
-Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
-Changed sterile dressings.
-Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
-Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Medical Assistant 02/2004 to 04/2007
Elizabeth lakes family practice – Hampton, VA
-Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
-Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
-Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
-Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
-Answered patient calls for care.
Education
High School Diploma: General Education 1999
Heritage high - Newport News, VA
Medical Assistant 2002
Everest college - Newport News, 23606, VA
Bachelor of Science: RN Current
South University - Virginia Beach, VA