Cassandra Pointer

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Washington, DC 20019

Home 202-***-****

Mobile 202-***-****

Email adnykc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in a medical establishment where I can utilize my skills and experience as a medical assistant.

Work History

July 2019 to Present Med Surg/Oncology Tech

Veteran Affairs Hospital

1:1 observations, feedings, bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Prepare patient, rooms, & equipment for procedure.

Make sure that all equipment is in good working condition.

December 2017 to Present Patient Care Tech

Capitol City Nursing Home Care

1:1 observations, feedings, bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Escort patients to medical appointments.

Assist with medication reminders.

December 2016 to Present Patient Care Tech

Nurse Finders

1:1 observations, feedings, bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Escort patients with the hospital to appointments.

Transfer in and out of wheelchair to the restroom.

Assist with blood draws and IV placements.

November 2016 to Present Patient Care Tech

Home Care Bethesda Senior Care

Escort to medical appointments.

Assist with medication.

Light housekeeping.

1:1 observations, feedings, bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Keeping detailed records and reporting to the supervisors.

November 2014 to January 2017 Mental Health Tech

Diamond Health

Provide direct assistance to patients.

Socializes, assists, and observes mentally ill patients.

Assist with administrative duties.

1:1 observations, feedings, bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Keeping detailed records, reporting changes in patients behavior to the mental health team.

January 2007 to August 2008 Medical Assistant

Medical Faculty Associates

Roomed patients and take vital signs

Administered medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper techniques

Communicated laboratory and test results to physicians and/or nurses

Assisted with other support activities, to include packaging and sterilizing equipment and supplies

Maintained patient areas (sanitize and clean)

Maintained and improves knowledge and expertise through continuous training and passing yearly CBOs

Took inventory of supplies, equipment, and medication

Ensured clinical areas are well stocked and expiration dates have not lapsed

Communicated problems and concerns to supervisors

Provided excellent customer service by demonstrating positive behaviors toward patient, families/visitors, providers, and other department staff, and co-workers

Increased knowledge of Touch works/IDX Assist with Blood Pressure Ambulatory Monitoring

Assisted with the use of Hemoglobin A 1 c machine

December 2005 to March 2015 Patient Triage Technician

National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH)

Take vital signs

Groom patients

Provide quality hygiene care

Escort patients within the hospital

Perform PVRs, EKGs, and bladder scans

April 2002 to January 2007 Medical Assistant

Unity Health Care

Triaged patients for physicians, took vital signs, noted indications into charts, and performed routine labs and patient procedures (i.e. urine dipsticks, venipuncture, finger sticks)

Assisted in examination and OB/GYN procedures

Performed electrocardiograms when necessary; gave depo shots and immunization shots, answered the phones, scheduled, appointments, reviewed charts for appropriate signatures and authorized referrals

October 2000 to April 2002 Certified Nursing Assistant

Grant Park Nursing Home

Assisted residents with activities of daily living to include: grooming, dressing, toilet needs, feeding, light cleaning, escorting patients to and from appointments and activities, took vital signs, made documentation of activities of daily living of each elderly resident

Education

August 2008 to Present

Nursing School

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC

February 2001 to October 2001

Certified Medical Assistant

Ultrasound Diagnostic School

Landover, MD

May 1997 to July 1997

Certified Nursing Assistant

HSCC Corporation

Hyattsville, MD

September 1993 to June 1996

High School Diploma

Eastern Senior High School

Washington, DC

Other Skills

Venipunctures, IM, ID, and SCV, Labs, Examination Methods, Electrocardiograms, CPR, Vital Signs, Filing, OB/GYN Procedures, Medical Assisting, Office Communication, Office Application, Scheduling, Triage Patients, Referrals, CPT/ICD-9 Codes, Record Keeping

References

Available upon request

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