KAREN WIDMAN

C: 337-***-**** ad2bzq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Nationally Registered and Certified Medical Assistant with phlebotomy skills and over 20 years of experience in clinical, hospital, and urgent care settings.

Licenses

●“Basic Life Support” (BLS) Certification.

●“CPR” Certified American Heart Association.

●“Registered Medical Assistant” Nationwide.

●“Certified Medical Assistant” Nationwide.

●“National Allied Health Professional” since 1999.

Professional Experience

Mercy Emergency Room-Springfield, Mo

Unit Secretary 2016-2022

Performs clerical and billing functions for the department, including answering the phone, transmitting messages to the appropriate individual, processing new and changed orders and acting as a liaison between other departments. The billing function will be performed on a daily basis. Performs related duties as assigned.

Acadian Medical Center – Eunice, LA

Telemetry Technician 2014-2016

-Monitored post-op vitals, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to the unit.

-Developed and maintained quality care standards, such as entering physician orders and following medical protocols.

-Performed ethical and independent decision-making consistent with medical guidelines.

-Established rapport with patients as needed.

Cox Health Neurology Department /Urgent Care Department - Springfield, MO 2006-2014

Registered Medical Assistant 2003-2014

-Escorted the patient to the examination room and prepared the patient for examination and treatment.

-Took patient history and vital signs.

-Ordered and maintained supplies of equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.

-Assisted in the opening and operating structure of the Botox Department within the Neurology Department.

-Trained new employees as needed.

-Troubleshot minor to moderate computer problems and perform administrative duties.

Skill Highlights

●Talented in minor surgery assistance: Lumbar Puncture

●Medical surgery unit experience: Telemetry Technician

●Procedures comprehension: perform EKG’s

●Specimen collection/processing proficiency: Phlebotomy

●Wound care excellence: Urgent Care Department

●Neurology and stroke preventative care: Neurology Department

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