Abigail Allen
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over several years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
Sevierville, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
CNA
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
EKG Technician
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Assisted in the identification of abnormal heart conditions by recognizing irregularities in patient''s heart rhythms during EKG readings.
Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Northview Academy
Kodak, TN05.2021
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Medical terminology knowledge
Direct Patient Care
Vital Sign Monitoring
Phlebotomy
CPR
Sterile technique
IV Insertion
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health
Timeline
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
CNA
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
EKG Technician
UT Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
University of Tennessee
High School Diploma -
Northview Academy