Medical Assistant Ekg Technician
Resume:
DIANE BRUNDAGE
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Professional Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years experience and 12 years experience as a Medical Assistant. Skilled in providing a wide range of patient care with professionalism and compassion. Effective Licensed Practical Nurse who adapts easily to changing environments and demands. Is proficient in assisting in medication and IV administration. Also, tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical office or patient care facility. Skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient charts and all
necessary tasks needed for intake.
Skills
Diagnostic tools familiarity Culturally competent care Patient evaluation/intervention Professional bedside manner Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Patient-focused care
Hospice philosophy comprehension Venipuncture/blood draw expert Trained in pre- and post-surgical care Competent in physical assessments Prenatal nutrition/care knowledge Insulin medication assistance understanding Audiometer reading deftness
Client relations aptitude Qualified daily living activity assistant Seasoned in medical clinical procedures Medical Laboratory procedures talent
Minor surgery assistance awareness.
Patient and family advocacy authority Spirometer reading competency
Work History
MILLS POND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER-ST. James NY
11/2015-CURRENT
LPN
Assist in medical IV administration, G tube proficiency
Provide and perform wound care
Assess resident’s vitals as well as full body assessment
Provide all necessary treatments as required
Contact doctors when warranted
Continually updating nursing care plans
UCP OF SUFFOLK COUNTY – Hauppauge, NY
9/2015-11/2015
Medical Assistant
Hospice and palliative care experience Intravenous therapy comprehension Proper NG tube insertion and removal Catheter insertion/removal capability Tracheotomy care comprehension Healthy meal preparationMobility assistance aptitude
Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Provided patient education. Followed infection control procedures. Assisted patients with daily functions. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming. Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities. Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
DR. KAMI QUINN-Medford NY
3/2010-9/2014
Medical Assistant
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Provided patient education. Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias. Followed infection control procedures. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisted patients with daily functions. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
DR. NAVIL KIRIDLEY-SMITHTOWN NY
11/2009-3/2010
Medical Assistant
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Provided patient education. Followed infection control procedures. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
DR. CHERESE LA PORTA-PATCHOGUE NY
4/2001-11/2009
Medical Assistant
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission. Provided patient education. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
Created children's area in waiting room to make practice more family-friendly. Followed infection control procedures. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, 2015 Eastern Suffolk Boces - Brentwood, NY
Continuing education in Nursing
Medical Assistant A.A.S.: Health Care, 2001 Suffolk County Community College - Brentwood, NY
Emphasis in Health Care Continuing education Health Care
Associate of Science: Science, 1995 Suffolk County Community College - Selden, NY
Certifications
BLS Certification
IV Certification
Certified Phlebotomist
Certified EKG Technician
References furnished upon request
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