Alexa Skelton
Medical Assistant
La Pine,OR
Summary
I am a Highly motivated and committed entry level Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.I am a driven student leveraging studies in Nursing who seeks real-world experience as a Medical Assistant. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. I have six years hands on experience as a caregiver/medication technician. Where I have spent time studying pharmacology and anatomy and physiology. Attending South College- nursing and working hands on with geriatrics patients have helped me apply all the concepts of nursing in real life. I have attended a Medical Assistant program for eight months through Concorde College in Portland where I have proven my knowledge of back office support, insurance and insurance claims. Clear understanding hands on in office medical procedures such as injections and autoclave sterilization. I understand the communication skills and team work needed between a medical assistant and their providers to help the clinic run smoothly. I am a Enthusiastic healthcare tech who is eager to get my AAMA certification and contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am relocating back to Bend from Portland, Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the health care industry in Central Oregon.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medication Technician
Elite Care
Milwaukie, OR
08.2021 - Current
- Medication management, Assisting with daily activities of living,
- Charting using a EMR system, Vitals, and pre covid screenings
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Sales Coordinator
Saw Stop
Tualatin, OR
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Managed efficient RFP database and responses, generating timely reports to inform and adjust plans.
- Maintained long-term relationships with high net-worth clients.
- Streamlined training processes for orders, tracking, expense recording and sale protocols to increase employee productivity and enhance sales.
- Kept detailed records of sales and customer information in CRM software, updating database regularly to maintain top-notch service.
Caregiver
Trilogy in Home Care
Lake Oswego, OR
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Medication administration, charting and record keeping using a mobile
- MR system, errands and doctor appointment transportation, feeding/eating assistance, ADLs, ROM, vitals, dressing/undressing, meal prep
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
lead pre school teacher
Happy Valley Childrens Garden
Gresham, OR
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Followed Montessori, mindfulness and Waldrof learning strategies.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
Inspire Early Learning Centers, Bend
, OR
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Brookdale Bend
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
North Carolina 05.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Turner OR 06.2014 - 06.2014
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Medical Records Management
Inpatient care
Completing insurance forms
Medical office administration
Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
Medical billing and coding
Timeline
Medication Technician
Elite Care
08.2021 - Current
Sales Coordinator
Saw Stop
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
05.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Trilogy in Home Care
11.2019 - 11.2020
lead pre school teacher
Happy Valley Childrens Garden
09.2018 - 09.2019
Inspire Early Learning Centers, Bend
11.2017 - 09.2018
Brookdale Bend
01.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
06.2014 - 06.2014