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Medical Assistant Equipment

Location:
Hyattsville, MD
Posted:
October 14, 2024

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Susan Sheets

Professional Summary

Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 20+ years of CNA/Tech experience. I've been a Medical Assistant for 4 years and have completed schooling for the CCMA and got a certification. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Always willing to learn more.

Work History

Viva - Medical Assistant

Fredericksburg, VA

11/2020 - Current

Stafford Hospital/ Peri-Anesthesia Deptment - CNA/HUC Stafford, VA

08/2018 - 11/2020

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

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

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

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

● Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Assisting/scrubbing in on sterile procedures: Picc line placement, Thyroid biopsy, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, ortho Injection, ESI Injections, Port checks, some vein cases and some RFA vein cases.

Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

● Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures,

*************@*****.***

540-***-****

6822 Silverbrook Dr, Spotsylvania,

VA 22553

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Skills

● Collecting vital signs

● Calm and level-headed under duress

● Monitoring fluids

● Collecting specimens

● Starting foley

● Able to use doppler to find pulse

Assisting with sterile procedures,

Scrubbing in on procedures.

● Charting expertise

Documentation procedures

expert/Time out

● Understands medical procedures

● Performing EKG's

Documentation procedures

expert/Time out

● Understands medical procedures

● Performing EKG's

Education

04/2006

Germanna Community College

Fredericksburg, VA

GED

05/2003

Wood Mount Health Center

Fredericksburg, VA

CNA: CNA

Mary Washington Healthcare - CNA/Technician

06/2007 - 08/2018

Woodmount Health and Rebilation Center - CNA/Rehab Aide Fredericksburg, VA

05/2004 - 06/2007

Prep Patients for Surgery such as: Knees, Hips, feet, ankles, broken arms, PD cath placement, Fistulagrams, Gallbladder and Appendix removal.

● Assist Anesthesia with Midlines when available

● Able to perform EKG's

● Able to use EPIC

● Check blood sugar levels.

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

● Supports nurses in daily Pre and Post area.

Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.

Assisted doctors, nurses with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.

Kept pre area well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.

Bringing patients back to pre-op area: setting patient on monitor and taking vitals, checking pain level, checking patients sugar level. getting IV fluid spiked and ready for Nurse.

Ordering supplies for Pre-op area as well as forms, getting equipment ready; PCA pump, IV pumps, setting up Ultrasound equipment.

● Assisting in procedure rooms with Doctor, Nurse and Technologist. Trained to assist/scrub PA, NP, or Doctor with Thyroid Bx's, Para's, Thora's, Midlines placement, Picc-line placement.

● Call report to patients Nurse as well as document in EPIC. Able to assist aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical or non-surgical procedures with Nurse or Physician.

● Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning.

● Knows sterile technique.

● Starting IV training.

● Able to operate front desk: Answer phones, Faxing, 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

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

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

08/2022

Germanna Community College

Fredericksburg

Certification of Completion CCMA :

CCMA

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant since 2003,

Expires 2025

● Certified in CPR: Expires 12/2024

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical

Assistant: Expires 11/2025

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

● Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.

Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services.

Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.

Frequently checked up on patients and offered patients assistance on using the equipment.

Performed operational duties such as answering the phone, copying documents, faxing and updating schedule boards.

Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion.

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

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

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

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

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



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