Abika Chugani
Miami,FL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant-Electrophysiology
Baptist Health Medical Group
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
Patient Care Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to patients facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
Research Assistant
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted research and the execution of a pilot study on cardiovascular risk in a church based population of African Americans, with the intent of a publication.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on data collected using actigraph software and GT3X accelerometery.
- Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews
Assistant Manager
Bhoom Shanti
Miami, FL
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Mentored staff and implemented training processes to newly hired employees to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Cultivated productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
Shadowing
Barbra Dermatology
Miami, FL
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Attended patient visits and procedures with Irene Cuesta PA for 200 hrs
- Learned to maintain strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Grew to understand lab results, diagnoses and treatments as well as preparation for review by attending physician.
Shadowing
Mount Sinai Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Attended patient visits and scrubbed in on surgeries with Dr. Thomas Mesko to observe procedures in the oncology field.
- Learned how to patiently explain prescribed procedures and discus test results with patients and family members empathetically.
- Grew professionally and helped to perform common and skilled procedures like surgical preparations.
Education
Florida State University (Honors) -
Exercise Physiology
04.2023
Clinical Assisting Program CCMA
FL Health Science Consulting
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA-NHA)
- Seizure Recognition and First Aid (ILT-CEPv20)
- Basic Life Support (CPR)-ARC
- Vital Signs Collection/ charting
- Phlebotamy & EKG Interperetation
- Infection Prevention and Control
Community service
Florida State University 2020- present: Tutoring in mathematics, dance, and science.
Florida State University 2022: On-campus EKG screenings.
Languages
- English (fluent), Arabic (Intermediate)
Timeline
Medical Assistant-Electrophysiology
Baptist Health Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Florida State University
08.2021 - Current
Shadowing
Barbra Dermatology
06.2020 - 08.2020
Shadowing
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Bhoom Shanti
01.2016 - 01.2022
Florida State University (Honors) -
Exercise Physiology
Clinical Assisting Program CCMA
FL Health Science Consulting