Medical Assistant Patient Care

**************@*****.*** 251-***-**** Semmes, AL ***75

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail- oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Fast-acting Medical Assistant provides quality care to patients in critical medical situations. Maintains vast knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols with strong background in CPR and first aid. Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed and focused in emergency situations. WORK HISTORY

Private Caregiver. Mobile, AL

Tammie Green 05/2018 - 06/2023

Medical Assistant . Mobile, AL

SKILLS

Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

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● Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment. Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

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Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

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● Administered medication as directed by physician. Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

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Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.

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Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

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● Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care. Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

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Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

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Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

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

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Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

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Medical Procedures

Understanding

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Foley Catheter Insertion and

Removal

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● Bookkeeping Support

● Using Scales

● Assisting with Physical Exams

● First Aid

● Customer Service

● Hospice Care

● Medical Terminology

● Simple Dressings

● Stocking Supplies

● Patient Management

Communicating with Patient

Families

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● Chemical Solution Preparation

● Electrocardiography

● IDX Appointment Scheduling

● Patient-Handling Equipment

● Conflict Resolution Ability

Ambulating and Repositioning

Patients

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● Team Management

● Injury Treatment

● Needs Assessment

● Patient Toileting

● Medications Familiarity

Equipment and Instrument

Sterilizatoin

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● Electronic Medical Record

Grooming and Bathing

Assistance

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● Lab Equipment Calibration

Catheter Change and

Preparation

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Documentation Procedures

Expertise

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● Wound Care and Irrigation

● Complex Problem-Solving

● Emptying Catheter Bags

● Specimen Collection

Sarah Sheppard

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center 02/2012 - 01/2017 Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

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

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

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Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

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

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● Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

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Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

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Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.

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Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

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Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

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Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

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● Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

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● Measured patient pulse oximetry.

Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.

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Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

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Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.

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● Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care. Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

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Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.

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Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.

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Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

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Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.

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● Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.

● Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another. Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.

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● Delivered emotional support to patients and families.

● Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.

● Direct Patient Care

● Resource Management

● Patient Feeding

● Patient Oral Care

● Medical Records Management

● EKG Set Up and Monitoring

● Patient Assessments

● Charting Expertise

● Family Education

● Monitoring Patient Progress

Proper Sterilization

Techniques

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Human Anatomy and

Physiology

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Mobility Assistance Needs

Understanding

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● Vital Sign Monitoring

● Feeding Assistance Expertise

Customer Relationship

Management

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● Treatment Room Preparation

Sterile Procedures and

Techniques

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● Pulse Volume Recording

● Suctioning

● IV Discontinuation

● Advanced Anatomy Knowledge

● Account Management

Maintaining Liquid Nitrogen

Tanks

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● Chronic Disease Management

● Using Plate Washers

Electrocardiographic Rhythm

Recognition

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● Dictation and Transcription

● Ph Testing

● Stabilize Conditions

● Emergency Medical Care

Medical Procedure

Prioritization

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● Respiratory Care Assessment

● Medication Administration

● Independent Thinking

Advanced Lifesaving

Procedures

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● Indirect Patient Care

Defibrillation and

Resuscitation

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● Hose Connections

● Patient Admission

● Patient Immobilization

● NARCAN Protocol

● Dispatch Communication

EDUCATION

Saads Health Care

Mobile, AL

01/2009

Medical Assistant : Medical

Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.

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● Assisted with lifting and moving patients.

● Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.

● Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.

● Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals. Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.

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Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.

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● Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.

Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.

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Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.

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Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.

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Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

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Protocols

● Quality Assurance Controls

● Endotracheal Intubation

● Heart Monitoring

● Nursing Assistance

● Work Coordination

● Emergency Preparedness

Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR)

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● Medication Assistance

● Field Patient Assessments

● Hazardous Chemicals

● Artificial Respiration

● Triaging

● Blood Pressure Measurement

Medical Histories and Vital

Statistics

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● Emergency Patient Triage

● Responding to Emergencies

● Administer Drugs

● Oxygen Equipment

● Scene Assessments

● Equipment Care

● Vital Sign Assessment

● Physical Conditioning

Treatment Center

Communication

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● Stabilization

● Cardiac Arrest

● Critical Decision-Making Skills

● Stretcher and Backboard Use

● Emotional Support

● Patient Condition Observation

Emergency Response and

Assessment

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● Recordkeeping Requirements

● Organizational Improvements

● Basic Trauma Life Support

● Precautionary Measures

● IV Fluid Replacement

● Clean and Sanitize Equipment

Medication Side Effect

Knowledge

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Emergency Treatment

Procedures

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● Documentation

Assisting

New Life Christian Academy

Mobile, AL

05/2007

High School Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS

CMA - Certified Medical

Assistant

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CNA - Certified Nursing

Assistant

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