CAREER OBJECTIVE
To use my education, skills, and experience to educate people to live healthier better lives. EDUCATION
PETRA ALLIED HEALTH, SPRINGDALE AR
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM, SEPTEMBER 2020
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HEALTH EDUCATION, 2001
PROFESSION
REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT FROM AMERICAN ALLIED HEALTH (#10066123) CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - CPR CERTIFIED (#050217490908E) CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST (CHES) ELIGIBLE CPR INSTRUCTOR CLASS - UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK EXPERIENCE
FAYETTEVILLE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC - FAYETTEVILLE, AR
SEPTEMBER 2023 - APRIL 2024 (FULL TIME)
Medical Assistant: Assisting the doctor with patient care. Proficient in patient education, scheduling, and administrative support, ensuring efficient clinic operations and exceptional patient experiences. HIGHLAND ONCOLOGY - SPRINGDALE, AR
JUNE 2022 - APRIL 2023 (FULL TIME)
Medical Assistant (June 2022-Dec 2022): Assisting patients with check-in for chemotherapy, working with the nurses to keep patients comfortable while receiving treatment, and updating the records with patient vital signs and overall health.
Patient Navigator: (Jan 2023 - April 2023): Assist newly diagnosed patients with necessary steps to begin treatment process; setting appointments for scans and tests order by the doctors, getting medical records needed for appointments with clinic physicians, and answering their questions as needed. MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BURROUGHS & PARTNERS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
JAN 2022 - MARCH 2022 (FULL TIME)
Performing COVID-19 tests at clinics in Fayetteville AR. Working with team to ensure tests are administered safely and correctly, packaging swabs according to CDC guideline, and sending to labs for processing. Supervising University nursing student learning to administer COVID-19 tests. 2801 Colton Dr, Springdale AR 479-***-**** *.*****@*****.*** JAMES BLANZ
J. Blanz
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS OF THE OZARKS
1100N. COLLEGE AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701/479-***-**** MAY 2021 - NOV. 2021(FULL TIME)
Assisting patients with appointment scheduling and maintaining accurate records in the VA system. COVID Call Center: Reviewing patient records in CPRS to determine if COVID-19 vaccine has been offered or given. Calling to offer appointments to patients who have not yet received the vaccination. Maintaining patient records and following up with those not reached. Scheduling vaccine appointments in VISTA Scheduling GUI. MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRN MEDICAL SERVICES: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES 4400 S. THOMPSON STREET., SPRINGDALE, AR 72764/479-***-**** NOV. 2020 - MARCH 2021 (FULL TIME)
Performing COVID-19 testing at a UAMS drive up clinic in Springdale AR. Working with team to ensure tests are administered safely and correctly, packaging swabs according to CDC guideline, and sending to labs for processing.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT: VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS OF THE OZARKS 1100N. COLLEGE AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701/479-***-**** FEB. 2020 - MAY 2020 (FULL TIME)
Care for patients in the long term Mental Health Clinic. Maintained charts, taking vital signs regularly. Made sure they received their meals ensuring any restricted diets were followed. Consistently monitor residents mental state and report any changes to the nurse.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIR 1179 N. COLLEGE AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701/479-***-**** NOV. 2013 - FEB. 2020 (FULL TIME)
Assist residents of the Fayetteville Veterans Home with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s): Feeding, bathing, dressing, and other needs as they arise. Take and chart residents vitals, impute these into the electronic health record system, Pointclick Care. Monitor colostomy bags and urinary catheters; empty or replace as needed. Assist nurses with cleaning and care of wounds. Consistently monitor residents mental state and report any changes to the nurse. Collaborate with RN’s and Doctors to ensure residents care plans were updated and appropriate. Coordinate with doctors and transportation for residents’ appointments outside the home. BUYER ASSISTANT: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIR 1179 N. COLLEGE AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701/479-***-**** MARCH 2018 - MAY 2019 (FULL TIME)
Assured resident floors were consistently stocked. Assisted in receiving and organizing incoming supplies. Regularly take inventory of supplies on each floor, restocking as needed. Worked overlapping schedule with Buyer, working independently to ensure that resident and staff needs were covered on all shifts. Assist on weekly field trips to ensure residents were safe and needs were met during their activities. 2801 Colton Dr., Springdale AR 479-***-**** *.*****@*****.*** J. Blanz
SKILLS
Patient Care - Good Communication - Organization - Problem Solving - Data Entry REFERENCES
Chris Hudson - Medical Support Assistant Supervisor Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks
Lisa Merrill - Supervisory Program Specialist
Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks
Dr. Phuong Mueller- Podiatrist
Family Foot Clinic
Dr. Ellen Gebhart - Podiatrist
Family Foot Clinic
Karla Johnson- Clinic Manager
Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic