FARIBA KARIMI
West Lake Hills TX 78746
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Professional Summary
Recently certified Medical Assistant looking to participate as a member of the health care team by performing basic patient care activities as assigned. Able to perform a variety of basic care services related to the activities of daily living under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). My five years of customer service experience along with my excellent communication skills will allow me to provide patient care according to organizational policies and procedures. My ability to multitask, my organizational skills and my attention to detail will allow me to assist in maintaining a clean, well- organized and adequately stocked patient care unit. I look forward to assisting the nursing staff in providing patient care while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization. EDUCATION
Austin Community College December 2017
Medical Assistant Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Austin Diagnostic Clinic Westlake July 2018 - Present CMA – Certified medical Assistant
Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Using computer applications, answering telephones, greeting patients, assessments involve checking a patient’s vital signs include blood pressure, pulse, breathing rate and temperature, performing a physical exam and obtaining the patient’s medical history. The physical exam involves measuring height and weight, as well as looking for deformities or irregularities on the patient’s body, taking medical histories,explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, assisting the physician during exams,collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, instructing patients about medication and special diets, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, refills prescriptions, phlebotomy(drawing blood), taking electrocardiograms EKG, immunizations, and answer phone. Kindred Hospital December 2015 – July 2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential. Do new admissions, clean patients room of trash, collect samples (urine,BM),refilling water pitchers, making bed. Accuchecks (bid,qid,or q1h if patient on insulin drip). Bath and dress patients, Serve meals and help patients eat, Take vital signs, and I & O's. Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc. Take care of combing hair, shaving, caring for nails and brushing teeth, and help patient use the toilet and to get dressed. Park Bend Senior Care Centers February 2011 – December 2015 Certified Nurse Assistant
Helping patients with hygiene including their daily bathroom and sanitary needs. Feed, bath and dress patients. Assisting with daily living including feeding, walking, turning and moving patients. Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals and assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean. Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient’s condition or behavior. Gracy Woods II April 2015 – April 2016
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bath and dress patients, Serve meals and help patients eat, Take vital signs, lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc, Answer patient calls, Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies, Take care of combing hair, shaving caring for nails and brushing teeth, and help patient use the toilet and to get dressed. Legend Healthcare September 2014 – December 2014
Certified Nurse Assistant
Licenses and Certifications
State of Texas – Nursing Assistant Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED Certification Language
English and Farsi