Medical Assistant

KEITH RIVIERE

*** *** ****** *** **, New York, NY 10009

Home: 212-***-**** - Cell: 315-***-**** - *******@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Effective Medical Assistant who adapts easily to changing environments and demands. Skilled intackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical office. Customerservice oriented and skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparingpatient charts.

SKILLS

CPR/First Aid certified Professional bedside mannerFeeding assistance expert Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient CarePatient-focused care BAC screen/drug screen collectingTrustworthy companionTubule feedings and medicationsfamiliarityCompassionate caregiverEfficient and reliable team playerCulinary talentAdaptable

WORK HISTORY

09/2012 to 06/2013 Medical Assistant

Barbee Family Health Center –New York, NY

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.Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.Changed sterile dressings.Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, includingblood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegatedmeasurements.

09/2009 to Current Home Health Aide

Partners in Care –1250 Broadway 10 FL, New York, NY. 10001

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritualwell-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition,elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bedrails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.Provided a comforting and soothing environment.Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegatedmeasurements.Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, andmuscular dystrophy.Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

EDUCATION

2012

Current

Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Associate of Science: Medical AssistanceASA Institue - New York, NY

Bachelor of Science: Software EngineeringUniversity of Phoenix - Phoenix, Arizona

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