Terrance Porter

PROFILE

Experienced and dedicated medical Assistant with 24 years of expertise seeking a challenging position to utilize my skills in patient care, medical procedures, and collaborative healthcare environments. EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant, Central New Mexico Prison Medical Services — 2017-2023

• Conducted initial visits for inmates to prepare for provider appointments

• Administered intake questions and vital sign measurements

• Provided information on vaccinations (tetanus, flu, hep B, and COVID)

• Preformed hearing exams, urinalysis, and complete diagnostic exams

• Administered IV infusions as per physician’s orders

• Conducted blood draws, EKGs, and spirometry tests for asthma or COPD cases

• Kept patients informed and aware of the hepatitis C program Medical assistant, Lovelace Medical Center — 2008-2017

• Worked in Step Down Unit, ICU, Neuro, and ER

• Collaborated with nurses and physicians

• Assisted patients with ADLs

• Conducted blood draws and IV insertions

• Performed foley catheterizations

• Managed in and output charting

• Assisted in procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, flushing of the eyes, and irrigation of the ears Certified Hemodialysis Technician, Albuquerque Kidney Center - 2006-2008

• Placed patients on dialysis machines

• Calculated fluid removal for patients

• Collaborated closely with renal medicine physicians

• Placed arteriovenous needles for shunt treatments

• Worked collaboratively with nurses and physicians to provide optimal patient care EDUCATION

University of New Mexico — Bachelors of Biology, 1995 Central New Mexico Community College — Associates of Nursing, Current Pursuing