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Summary of Expertise

I have over eight (*) years experience in the Medical field. My medical experience includes four (4) years of service in the United States Air Force (USAF) as a Medical Technician / EMT. Other experience includes assisting physician during Mohs (skin cancer) surgery. My duties included: Setting up surgical trays, explaining the procedure to patients, obtaining vital signs, administering anesthesia, suturing patients (deep and top sutures) as needed, pressure bandage application, and giving wound care instructions to patients. Additionally, while working in the Dermatology field, I have assisted the doctor during biopsies, excisions, skin tag removals, chemical peels and medication injections.

As Shift Leader, I managed up to 10 staff members while providing and evaluating patient care. As Trainer, I provided quarterly medical training (AED) to the U.S. Reserves, various agencies and military personnel by giving in-services on gurney use in ambulances, hospital policies, patient care goals and emergency response.

Created and maintained Procedure Manual to include various medical forms and tables to train new employees. I have provided patient care for over 50 patients daily including elderly patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. I also provided medical treatment to all branches of the military arriving from all parts of the world and transported them to and from the military airstrip. Additionally, I provided patient care for over 5,000 troops at the on-base ER; including all branches of the military, the British Air Force and members of the French Military.

Crisis Evaluation and Response

I effectively provided patient care in various clinic and hospital settings such as Internal Medicine, ER, ICU, and CCU.

I can adapt to constantly changing patient care circumstances as a result of working with different types of patients ailments such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and skin cancer.

I have the ability to efficiently communicate vital signs, preliminary diagnosis and status to attending physicians.

Triage experience as a combat medic; assisting in protecting national interests, defending against regional aggression and combating terrorism in Southwest Asia.

Employment History

Medical Assistant

2004-present Family Dermatology - Mohs Surgery (Skin Cancer Removal) – Atlanta, GA

2003-2004 Kennestone Hospitial - Pediatrics Medicine – Atlanta, GA

Medical Technician/EMT

2002 – 2003 United States Air Force (USAF) – Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia

1999 – 2002 Travis Air Force Base – Fairfield, CA

Certifications and Medical Training

Certified Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists; Certified/Trained National Registry EMT-Basic; CPR Certified, IV Certified; Splinting/Casting; Ambulance/Bus Driving & Vehicle Maintenance; Administered over 7,000 immunizations; Over 10,000 blood draws; AED and EKG machine experience; Surgical Tray Set-Up experience.

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