Assistant Medical

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MEDELL D. BROOKS

Objective

To obtain a position within the company and utilize my skills to the best of my ability to make a contribution.

Experience

October 2012 – Present

ManorCare Health Service

Northbrook, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provides care to patients in order to maintain their physical and emotional well-being.

Works and collaborates with RN in order to provide quality care to patients.

Assists in admitting and discharging patients; responsibilities include taking vital signs and weight, and assisting patients in their activities of daily living.

Communicates and coordinates with other departments regarding patient care and needs.

November 2010 – March 2012

UT South Western Medical Center

Dallas, TX

Patient Care Technician, Med-Surg Unit

Responsibilities included taking care of mostly transplant and dialysis patients.

Assisted and worked with RN in providing patient care, preparing them for transplant, taking vital signs, and daily weight.

Communicated and coordinated with other departments regarding patient care and needs.

2001 – 2010

Oncology Specialists, S. C.

Park Ridge, IL

Certified Phlebotomy Assistant

Performed clinical laboratory procedures under supervision for the diagnosis and treatment of patient illness.

Operated a variety of routine and specialized clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in the collection and processing of specimens.

Performed quality control procedures necessary to assure the accuracy of each test system.

Functioned as laboratory resource person by clarifying questions on laboratory procedures, proper specimen collection or other information.

Obtained venipuncture specimens for analysis by assessing patient’s status and deciding the best method and site for specimen collection. Properly identified patient. Explained the procedure to the patient. Observed the physical condition of the patient during and after the collection, and administered care as needed. Assured the proper measures for controlling bleeding are used.

Set up equipment, instruments and apparatus required for laboratory tests.

Maintained clean, safe work area. Followed established safety procedures.

Provided input on new equipment for safety performance.

Assisted physicians with procedures as appropriate.

October 1997 – 2002

Lutheran General Hospital

Park Ridge, IL

NCT and cross-trained as a Unit Secretary, Oncology Unit

Assisted in providing quality of care to patients.

Participated in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.

Performed tasks that meet the needs of the patients.

Contributed to the patients’ plan of care through documentation of patient needs and outcomes.

Able to work in a fast paced environment within the established time constraints.

Transcribed the physicians’ orders into the computer system.

Communicated and coordinated with other departments.

Initiated and maintained medical records.

June 1995 – October 1997 Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL

Nursing Care Technician, Oncology Unit

Assisted and collaborated with RN to provide quality of care to patients

Performed tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.

Education

March 2014 – Present

Penn Foster College Online

Scranton, PA

Administration Medical Assistant

1989 – 1999 Career Academy Chicago, IL

Certified Phlebotomy Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Services

June 1980 – June 1983

Honorable Discharge from U.S. Army

References

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