Medical Assistant Equipment

SAMANTHA CANNON

• Naugatuck, CT ***** • 203-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

● Microsoft Office Suite

● Strong knowledge of medical terminology

● Certified medical assistant

● Medical Equipment Inventory

● Patient Relations

● Certified Nursing Assistant

● Phlebotomist

● Medical Assistant

● GPN/ LPN

Work History

CNA, 03/2021 to Current

AAA, Nursing INC – Stratford, CT

● Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

● Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

● Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

● Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

● Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

● Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

● Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

● Offering immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

● Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

● Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

● EMR- PCC

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, 01/2018 to 04/2022

STAMFORD HOSPITAL

● Provided patient care as authorized including (swabs, vital signs, wound care, removal of stitches) as directed by management

● Documented and updated patient information including medical history in accordance to HIPPA laws and regulations

● Managed medical inventory

● Processed patients for examinations and medical procedures

● Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.

● Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed

● Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.

● Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

● Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

● Obtained pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight.

● EMR-Meditech, EClinicalWorks

Lab Phlebotomist, 08/2010 to 09/2018

Greenwich Hospital – Greenwich, CT

● Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

● Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

● Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

● Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

● Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.

● Organized daily work based on collection priority.

● Packaged and shipped specimens to the central lab daily.

● Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

● Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.

● Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

● Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.

● Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

● Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

● Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic and Medi tech to validate patient insurance information.

● EMR- Meditech

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, 01/2010 to 01/2018

GREENWICH HOSPITAL, DONNA HAGBERG MD

● Assisted with clerical task not excluding checking patients in and out of the office

● Performed laboratory test (pregnancy, urine analysis, drawing blood, under Dr. Supervision)

● Approved patient medication refills and provided prescription information to the pharmacy

● Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

● Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

● Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

● Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.

● Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

● Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

● Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

● Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

● Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

● EMR- Meditech

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, 01/2016 to 01/2017

PRIVATE CARE

● Administered medications as direct by client and physician

● Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.

● Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.

● Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

● Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

● Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.

● Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs. Education

Nursing

Stone ACADEMY - West Haven, CT 2020-2022 (LPN)

Associate of Arts: General Studies, 05/2013

Norwalk Community College - Norwalk, CT

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