Tonya Poppell
Suffolk, Virginia
23435
Cell Phone: 757-***-****
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full time position as a Medical Assistant/Medication Aide
EDUCATION: August 2011
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting, 4.0
Medical Careers Institute, Virginia Beach, VA
National Technical Honor Society Member
Medication Aid Certified, Elite Healthcare Management
SKILLS:
Phlebotomy Vital Signs Injections Patient Education
Sterilization Excel/Power Point EKG’s Labcorp System
Patient Positioning Insurance Claims Medical Terminology Medication Aide
Front Office Patient Scheduling Medical Records Microsoft Word
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS:
Basic Life Support for Health Providers Certification Expires: March 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Medical Assistant/Medication Aide December 2011-September 2014
Chesapeake Correctional Center, Chesapeake
• Passes medications and gives treatments according to physician’s orders and in
accordance with facility policy.
• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication
cart.
• Record what medications were given for the day and the dosage in the nurse’s
medication administration record (MAR) chart.
Donor Floor Technician August 2011-October 2011
Norfolk, Va
• Preparing the donor area for the plasmapheresis process
• Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of
all alarms and machine errors, documentation of exceptions, etc.
• Monitors donors and maintains awareness to any reactions to ensure donor safety.
Child Care Provider February 2009-January 2010
San Diego, CA
• Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
• Help develop or monitor family schedule.
• Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
REFERENCES:
Professional:
Crystal MacDonald, RN
Charge Nurse at Chesapeake Correctional Center
Lisa Hagan, RN
Charge Nurse at Chesapeake Correctional Center
Susan Benefield, LPN
Co-Worker at Chesapeake Correctional Center
Personal:
Danielle Maiorino