Medical Assistant Equipment

Amanda Sherwood

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Professional Summary

Medical Assistant with 12+ years work in fast- paced environment handling confidential paperwork, administering

medication and providing quality patient care.

Licenses

CPR CertificationEMT Basic Certification

Skill Highlights

Charting expertise Medical terminology knowledge

Understands medical procedures Valid VA driver's license

Calm and level- headed under duress Reliable transportation

Quick problem solver Experienced in blood draws & starting IV's

Professional Experience

Medical Assistant

November 2010 to May 2014Total Care for Women - Virginia Beach, VA Observed and documented patient status and

reported patient complaints to the Doctor. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Prepared patient rooms

prior to their arrival. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Kept facility

stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick and

pregnancy tests. Assisted with In- Office Procedures/Surgeries. Assisted the Doctor with patient exams. Support duties

for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and

apparatus. Knowledgeable in ICD-9 coding.

EMT-EnhancedSeptember 2006 to May 2013City of Virginia Beach Princess Anne Courthouse Rescue - Virginia

Beach, VA Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the Nurses at the ER's. Read and

recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency

guidelines. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special

medical equipment and apparatus. Established IV's. Performed Glucose tests. Provided transportation, assistance and

companionship to patients. Kept ambulance stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Obtained and

set up suction equipment. Provided care in pre- hospital situations. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes

in patients' health status to nursing staff. Administered medication as needed. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.

Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-

stocked environment.

Medical Assistant September 2008 to October 2010Cardiovascular Associates - Chesapeake, VA Observed and

documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the Doctors. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and

respiration. Performed EKG's. Obtained medical records from local hospitals. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.

Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.

Emergency Room Tech 1July 2006 to September 2008

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Virginia Beach, VA Observed and documented patient status and reported patient

complaints to the RN's and/or Doctors. 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

samples. Established IV's. Collected blood samples. Performed EKG's. Support duties for diagnostic and technical

treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Assisted with

transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and

instruments. Assisted in application of traction devices. Obtained and set up suction equipment. Performed routine tests

such as urine dip stick, pregnancy tests, and blood tests. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in

patients' health status to nursing staff.

EMT-BasicJanuary 2000 to January 2003Medical Transport - Virginia Beach, VA Observed and documented patient

status and reported patient complaints to the facilities. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed

and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Provided transportation, assistance and

companionship to clients. Assisted with transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Kept

ambulance stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Provided care in pre-hospital situations.

Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health

status to nursing staff. Provided patients and families with emotional support. Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.

Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Participated in the maintenance of safe

conditions within the ambualnce and other related areas. Maintained a clean, orderly and well- stocked environment.

Education and Training

EMT-Enhanced : EMT-Enhanced, 2007City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA, USA

EMT-Basic : EMT Basic, 2006City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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