Abby Lisk
Monroe,IA
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker bringing success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Podiatry Medical Assistant
Newton Clinic P.C
Newton, IA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
- Supported clinical staff in preparing examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing workflow for patient visits.
- Conducted routine patient vital signs assessments, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Assisted in patient preparation for podiatric examinations and treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and treatment areas.
- Provided support during minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications efficiently.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with podiatrists to streamline clinic workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and patient interaction best practices.
- Obtained and charted patient information to facilitate treatment and record communication among patient and podiatrist.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted podiatrists in diagnosing and treating foot conditions by taking accurate medical histories and documenting findings.
- Monitored podiatry patients and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Iowa Heart Center
Des Moines, IA
- Roomed patients efficiently to support timely patient flow using organizational skills.
- Obtained vital signs accurately, contributing to effective patient monitoring.
- Assisted doctors and nurses in daily tasks, improving overall team productivity.
- Prepared charts for doctors, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient information.
Front Office Receptionist
Iowa Heart Center
Des Moines, IA
- Demonstrated reliability and organization by providing comprehensive administrative support in fast-paced environments, ensuring efficient office workflow.
- Managed office supplies and scheduled appointments, maintaining accurate records to support daily operations.
- Handled correspondence and prioritized tasks, achieving seamless communication and workflow.
- Utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with staff and clients.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne
West Des Moines, IA
04.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring, to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting safe medication practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff, improving patient satisfaction.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostics.
Direct Support Assistant
Mercyone west Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
04.2023
- Answered call lights and bed exits promptly, delivering medications to ensure patient safety and timely care.
- Coordinated patient transportation and ordered supplies for the unit, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Maintained unit upkeep by addressing maintenance needs, supporting a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients and their families to ensure quality care was provided.
- Monitored progress of individuals served to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Villages of Marion
Marion, IA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members, improving patient comfort and outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring, to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting safe medication practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostics.
Patient Care Technician
St Luke’s hospital
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring, to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting safe medication practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff, improving patient satisfaction.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostics.
Education
Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist - Radiology
Bureau of Radiological Health
08-2026
Certified Nursing Aide - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2018
No Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IACertified Clinical Medical Assistant - Nursing
CCMA
Newton, IA08-2026
Skills
- Insurance verification
- Quality improvement
- Managing patient records
- EKG
- Organizational skills
- Infection control
- Managing allied health teams - Largest allied health team managed (More than 20 team members)
- Filing
- Typing
- Working with adult populations
- Medical procedure assistance
- Insurance prior authorization
- Phone triage
- Telemetry
- HIPAA
- Medical equipment sterilization
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Microsoft Office
- Physical therapy
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospice
- Hospital experience
- BLS
- Patient rooming
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Medical office experience
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word
- EMR/EHR
- Medical procedure preparation
- Geriatrics
- Patient admissions and discharges
- Leadership
- Specimen collection / processing
- Medical scheduling
- Clinical trials
- Time management
- Office experience
- Wound care
- Podiatry
- Clinic
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Epic
- Medical administrative support
- Athenahealth
- Basic life support
- Vital signs
- Supervising experience
- English
- Medical terminology
- Medical assisting - Medical assistant experience (3-5 years)
- Patient Care
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CNA
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Infection Control Certification
- CCMA Certification
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Medical Assistant
- EKG Certification
Timeline
Podiatry Medical Assistant
Newton Clinic P.C
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne
04.2023
Direct Support Assistant
Mercyone west Des Moines
04.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Villages of Marion
01.2018 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician
St Luke’s hospital
05.2016 - 12.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Iowa Heart Center
Front Office Receptionist
Iowa Heart Center
Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist - Radiology
Bureau of Radiological Health
Certified Nursing Aide - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Nursing
CCMA
Awards
Governors Award, May 2018, Received the Governors award in the state of Iowa for volunteer work