Shernell Whitehead
District Heights, Maryland 20747
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OBJECTIVE
A courteous, pleasant and effective individual seeking a rewarding position as a Medical Assistant. Offering
relevant education and strong knowledge of patient care, environmental and organizational tasks to maximize a
facility.
SKILLS
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Medical Terminology/Front Office Windows, WordPerfect, MS Office
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Appointment Scheduling/EMR/EHR Certifications: CPR, CMA and CPT
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Instrument Sterilization Phlebotomy
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Administer medication Physical & Chemical Urinalysis
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lauren Rodgers, OB GYN, Oxon Hill, MD April 2014 – May 2014
Medical Assistant
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing
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venipunctures, injections and assisting with various diagnostic procedures
Preparing patients for physician
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Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
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• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all exam rooms and equipment
Private Home, Whitakers, NC May 2013 – August 2013
Home Health Aide
Assisted patient with multiple chronic diagnoses, including diabetes
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Ensure efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
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Document vital statistics and behaviors daily
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Bathed and groomed geriatric home bound patient
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Provided nutritional support
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Assisted with personal hygiene
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• Accompanied patient to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation,
assistance and companionship.
Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to patient to keep them mentally healthy and alert
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Plan, purchase, prepare and serve meals to patient and other family members, according to prescribed
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diets
Provided patient and family with emotional support and instruction in areas such as preparing healthy
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meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Finesse Hair Studio, District Heights, MD January 2011 – August 2013
STYLIST ASSISTANT
Facilitated customers comfort and ensured that the client is happy, comfortable and knows what is
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occurring throughout the time within the salon
Adhered to all health and safety guidelines; ensured safety of the salon and its equipment
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Assisted stylists preparing clients for and during the service being rendered
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Longfields Elementary School, Forestville, MD November 2011 – August 2013
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Answer phones, greet and assist teachers, students, parents and visitors
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Managed supplies for the office
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Filed and maintained reports for managers on a regular basis
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Shernell Whitehead
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Kenilworth Recreation Center, Washington, DC May 2010 – August 2010
Environmental Cleaner
Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn organizational processes, workflows, policies and procedures
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Took initiative and completed assignments with small supervision
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EDUCATION
SUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL, SUITLAND, MD TECHNICAL LEARNING CENTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
DIPLOMA CONFERRED JUNE 2012, GPA: 3.2 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GRADUATED 2014, GPA: 3.9