Nhaccma Linda Crippen

LINDA CRIPPEN. **** Weston Rd. Bartow Fl. 33830 acy2at@r.postjobfree.com 816-***-****

Bartow, FL

acy2at@r.postjobfree.com - 816-***-****

Healthcare professional educated as Medical Assistant with skills in providing direct patient care working as a CNA and a CMA; looking to bring a positive attitude and team player's ambition to a new team. Capabilities include:

• Understanding of ICD-9 & CPT Coding

• Autoclave and Sterilization Techniques

• Blood Pressure, Pulse and Temperature

• Venipuncture, Finger-Sticks and Injections

• Leadership and Management in Health Professions

• OSHA Regulations

• Medical Terminology

• Microsoft Office

• Casting/Cast Removal

• Medical Records and Data Entry

• Evaluation and Application of Medical Organization

• Problem Solving

• Healthcare Facility Management Knowledge

• HIPAA Requirements and Obligations

• Protection of Health Information Procedures

• Professional Communication

• Myocardial Infarction Identification on EKG

• Phlebotomy

• Patient interview skills

• Medication administration

• Drug calculations

• Patient transportation and positioning

• Specimen collection

• Laboratory Testing

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medication Aide

The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care - Kansas City, MO - June 2013 to Present Working with Alzheimer and Dementia residents. Assisting with ADL's. and administering medications. Immacolata Manor

RESIDENTIAL CARE - Kansas City, MO - September 2013 to June 2016 I worked in a group home with mentally disabled women. The EMR was used there. Assisted residents with ADL's, laundry, cleaning. Prepared their meals, community involvement, exercises. HHA/Caregiver

Maxim Healthcare Services - Kansas City, MO - January 2013 to May 2013 I worked cared for a teen boy with Muscular Dystrophy. Lindas Upholstery

SELF-EMPLOYED - Bartow, FL - July 1999 to June 2010 Owner and operator of this business.

Teacher's Assistant

Polk County School Board, Polk Life and Learning Center - Bartow, FL - August 1988 to June 1994 I worked with PMH and TMH children. I did ROM, vestbular stimulation, auditory stimulation, visual stimulation, the M. O. V. E. curriculum, speech and readig training, counting, supine and prone standers, gait training. Psych Aide 1

St Joseph Psychiatric Hospital - Saint Joseph, MO - May 1979 to July 1985 Working with geriatris, also worked on the medical, surgical unit. EDUCATION

Certificate in Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Career Institute - Kansas City, MO

September 2016

SKILLS

Trained to insert Foley catheter in both male and female. (3 years), Trained in NG, PEG tube, and button feedings. Trained in changing baloon placement tubes and buttons. (10+ years), Trained in tracheostomy care and suctioning. Also trained to change tracheostomy tubes. Six years experience in caring for patient on ventilator. Experience in administering nebulizer treatments. (10+ years) CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

October 2016

AHABLS

June 2016 to June 2018

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I have been in the healthcare field for over thirty years. I have good patient staff communication skills. I enjoy helping people and had always wanted to become a nurse. My life situation did not allow me to pursue that career choice. At this stage in my life, I decided that medical assisting would be a good career choice.

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