Keisha Russell ***-** ***th Avenue
Queens Village, NY 11429
adlyzk@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant, PCT & Phlebotomist with extensive experience in providing compassionate medical care, obtaining specimens & checking vitals in a high-volume medical environment. Exceptional customer service, troubleshooting and follow up skills combined with initiative, tenacity and a can-do attitude. Dedicated, reliable and driven professional capable of working well independently and as part of a team.
Education
Plaza College- Forest Hills, NY
Associates Degree in Health Information Technology December 2019
Professional Experience
Long Island Jewish Northwell Health, Forest Hills, NY
H.I.M. Internship October 2019 – December 2019
Assisted in maintaining and updating patient records, which included medical histories, treatments and examinations
Responsible for filing and storing records as well as the process for releasing patient medical records
North Shore– LIJ Health System, Manhasset, NY
Patient Care Associate/ 5Katz Women’s Hospital August 2015 – July2020
Assisting postpartum patients and infants with activities of daily living
Phlebotomy on infants and adults, EKG’s, glucose monitoring, record vital signs in patient medical records
Transport patient to and from test sites, care of infants and postpartum patients
Knowledge Based Charting (Sunrise) computer-based charting system for staff with hands on contact with patients
Assist in operation room with cesarean section procedures, and delivery rooms with vaginal deliveries
Mobile Health, Hempstead, NY
Certified Medical Assistant November 2014 – August 2015
Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management
Complies with established policies and procedures, rules and regulations to the practice, federal, state and local regulations. Diligent in observing all HIPAA guidelines
Responsible for greeting patients confirming patient ID explains procedure and performs chain of custody drug screenings
Performs patients’ vital signs, EKG’s, phlebotomy and lab work ups supports bandages and dressing, sterilizing fields.
North Shore– LIJHS Core Laboratory, Lake Success, NY
Phlebotomist March 2013 – November 2013
Performed high-volume venipuncture on adults, infants, children and geriatric patients insuring a private clean and safe environment
Verified test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station logs
Greeted patients, confirmed patient ID’s, explained procedures and performed tests
Maintained daily test log and conducted end-of-day audits to ensure all specimens had been accurately labeled with the initials of the phlebotomist, date and time
Maintained quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule
Advantis HealthCare Solutions, Great Neck, NY
Certified Medical Assistant July 2010 – September 2011
Responsible for performing patient vital signs, EKG’s, phlebotomy and lab work ups.
Front desk administration; answered phones and scheduled patients filing and chart preparation
North Shore LIJ Health System, Manhasset, NY
Patient Care Associate/ Palliative Care Unit November 2007 – July 2010
Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Phlebotomy, EKG’s, glucose monitoring, record vital signs in patients’ medical records
Transported patient to and from test sites, care of patients in isolation and postmortem care
Knowledge Based Charting (K.B.C.) computer-based charting system for staff with hands on contact with patients
Certifications/Achievements
Received scholarship from Northwell Health for excellence in academics
Elected and Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda Pi Chi Chapter
Certified Patient Care Technician
Certified Phlebotomist
Certified Medical Assistant