Laura M. Couchon
North Kingstown, R.I. 02852
************@*****.***
Objective
Healthcare Advancement opportunities In continuing to utilize and improve upon my medical, computer, and patient care skills; assisting healthcare providers, working as a team, and taking on leadership opportunities in order to provide optimal wellness for all. Teamwork, time management, empathy, and professional confidence are all essential assets of a lead medical assistant,Education
Rhode Island College Outreach Program—TRAMA (Training Responsible Adults as Medical Assistants)
Certified Medical Assistant
Graduated October 2011
North Kingstown High School
Graduated June 2007
Skills and Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
HIPPA Certification
Patient Vital Signs
Credentialed in EKG, Glucose and A1G Testing
RIH / HCH Medical Assistant intern
Women and Infants Hospital intern
Food Service at Assisted Living Facility
Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EClinical Works
Extensive Customer Service
Professional Experience
Coastal Medical Inc. - Lead Medical Assistant 01/2018-04/2021
Narragansett Bay Pediatrics : 65 Village square dr. Wakefield, R.I
Coastal365 adult respiratory clinics : 900 Warren Ave. East Providence
Rhode Island Hospital / Hasbro Children’s Hospital
593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 401-***-****
December 5, 2011 to May 1, 2017
Medical Assistant, Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics
Provide excellence in clerical and clinical duties including patient vital signs such as weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and respiration, vision and hearing.
Credentials include EKG, Glucose and A1C Testing.
Efficient use of electronic medical records and scanning of patient documents into EClinical Works.
Rhode Island Hospital / Hasbro Children’s Hospital
593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 401-***-****
August 2011 to November 2011 as an Intern
Provide clinical and administrative patient care to children and adults in multiple pediatric offices, cardiology, Medical / Pediatrics and Gastro-intestinal clinics. I received training and efficiently use electronic health records (EClinical Works).
Women and Infants Hospital Summer Intern and Volunteer Services Assistant
101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905 401-***-****
June – August 2004 / 2005 / 2006
Summer Intern - Multiple responsibilities performed on surgical unit, Labor and Delivery, and Breast Health Center. Some office duties included computer work using MS Office.
Volunteer Services Assistant – Assisted the Volunteer Coordinator with office projects, etc., where MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint were often used.
Saint Elizabeth’s Community – The Seasons
5 Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818 401-***-****
June 2006 to November 2008
Dining Room Server / Assistant for residents of assisted living facility.