Aaron G. Crook
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Empathetic, resilient, and determined Healthcare professional offering years of experience in fast-paced direct patient care settings. A caregiver with proven history of exemplary performance at individual and team levels who is positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Competent in multiple tasks and prioritizing workloads with little or no supervision. An individual dedicated to excellence seeking to bring medical background and skills to a team with the intent to deliver on patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
09.2019 - Current
- Performed medical procedures: Blood Draws, Injections, EKG, Wound Care, Stitch Removal/Placement and a variety of POCTs. Including COVID-19 antigen, Strep, Flu, Mono, Glucose, HbA1C, and UA testing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, prepared them for physician examinations, and obtained: vital signs, client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment up to infection control standards and within regulation of CDC policy.
- Organized charts, thoroughly cleaned patient rooms and supported diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration.
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as vital signs, weight, height, medical history, medications, and allergies.
- Assisted in medical procedures performed by the medical provider.
- Scheduled appointments, and admitted patients at a consistent pace to prevent long wait times of over 15 minutes.
- Used de-escalation techniques to great effect, listened closely to patients, and gave validation and reassurance for their questions and concerns regarding their care.
Volunteer
Dignity Health
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to aid nursing and hospital staff of the oncology department.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to connect and empathize with patients and family members undergoing a difficult chapter of their lives.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff within time frames of 5 minutes to expedite care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Medical Microbiology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA05-2026
Direct Transfer To 4 Year - Biology
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2024
National License Certification - Medical Assisting
Elk Grove Adult Community Education
Elk Grove, CA2016
National License Certification - Phlebotomy
Explore CTE And Allied Health Regional Occupation Program
Sacramento, CA2016
Skills
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
- Nationally Certified Phlebotomist
- CPR / First Aid certified
- HIPAA compliance
- Understand CLIA Regulations
- Patient-focused care
- Empathy focused communication
- De-escalation Techniques
- Administration of medication
- Intramuscular, Intradermal, Subcutaneous injections
- Ambulation and repositioning patients
- Basic Pharmacology
- Medical and Surgical asepsis
- Patient Needs Assessment
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care
01.2016 - 08.2016
Volunteer
Dignity Health
06.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Medical Microbiology
University of California, Davis
Direct Transfer To 4 Year - Biology
Cosumnes River College
National License Certification - Medical Assisting
Elk Grove Adult Community Education
National License Certification - Phlebotomy
Explore CTE And Allied Health Regional Occupation Program