Allison R. McGruder
Germantown,MD
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Provide outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria
- Assist patients with bathing, shaving, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Obtain vital signs and weights and report results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Hourly rounding documentation to ensure the well-being of patients
- Assistance with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Bladder scan imaging and documentation, assist with foley insertion if imaging suggests the need
- Colostomy and Foley care with I&O documentation
- EKG placement
- Phlebotomy experience
- Collect and package biological specimens for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Promote patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs
- Engage with patient family and friends to provide a courteous visit experience
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Medical Assistant
Fast Track Urgent Care
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Record patients’ medical history
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the provider
- Prepare patients for non-invasive procedures
- Administer injections
- Perform D.O.T
- Examinations and school sports physicals
- Phlebotomy
- Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and prepare them for testing/transport to the respective lab(s)
- EKG placement
- Administrative responsibilities include scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and insurance verification
OR/PACU Medical Assistant
Shady Grove Fertility Center
04.2015 - 11.2021
- Assist Urology Reproductive provider with micro-dissections, varicocelectomies, vasectomy, vasectomy reversals, testicular epididymal sperm aspirations (TESA), percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA)
- Scrub technician in the OR, responsible for proper sterile and aseptic techniques critical to the welfare of the patients, and setup/use of proper equipment
- Maintain detailed case schedule necessary to ensure that proper equipment and supplies are readily available for procedures
- Plan and prepare rooms for all procedures: transvaginal egg retrievals, hysteroscopies, dilation and curettage, fluid aspirations, cyst aspirations, embryo transfers and intrauterine inseminations
- Technical skills in the care and sue of instruments, supplies, and equipment used during surgical procedure
- Provide ultrasound guidance under physicians’ supervision during transfers and explain aftercare post procedure
- Assist provider with HSG (Hysterosalpingogram) procedures
- Pre/post procedure instructions and C-Arm use
- Ensure orders for lab work and lab specimens are labeled correctly and sent to proper lab(s)
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA08.2026
BLS Certification -
03.2023
CPR/First Aid -
03.2023
Medication Technician -
Cambridge Nursing Academy
02.2023
Nursing Assistant Program -
Cambridge Nursing Academy
03.2022
Medical Assistant Program -
Sanford Brown Institute
01.2000
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Blood Glucose Testing
- CPR Certification
- Fast-paced environment
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection prevention
- Patient Observation
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Fast Track Urgent Care
04.2022 - 12.2022
OR/PACU Medical Assistant
Shady Grove Fertility Center
04.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
BLS Certification -
CPR/First Aid -
Medication Technician -
Cambridge Nursing Academy
Nursing Assistant Program -
Cambridge Nursing Academy
Medical Assistant Program -
Sanford Brown Institute
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